daycare teacher Wooburn, England
Job description
Deputy Nursery Manager
Odds Farm Park Day Nursery - part of the Farm Day Nurseries Group
Odds Farm Park Day Nursery focus on nature based play, and outdoor learning. We follow a child led curiosity approach to children's development.
Our ethos is that we want the best for children! Its our privilege to make learning an adventure. Children are experts in their own play. We follow their lead!
We are excited to announce that we have a vacancy available for an experienced and confident 2nd Deputy Manager to assist the Manager and current Deputy with the day to day running of this unique 40 place farm based setting. This role will be a 50/50 split between office and room based.
Benefits
We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
- 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp) – from day one with us!
- Wellbeing ambassadors in all our settings, to look after your health and wellbeing
- Multiple free tickets into Odds Farm Park!
- 2 free meals, and unlimited drinks every day for our staff
- 28 days annual holiday, increasing with service up to 33 days
- Refer a friend bonus up to £500 per referral - no limit on the number of referrals you can make!
- An open door management policy across all of our settings – You should always feel like you can come and talk to us.
- Access to various training courses, and ongoing progression and development opportunities
- Regular staff/team outings and celebrations – let your hair down, you deserve it!
- Free staff uniform – comfortable polo shirts, and a coat for outdoors!
- Enhanced NEST Pension scheme for all staff – for a comfortable future retirement!
- Monthly staff lotteries and employee of the month – it could be you!
- Length of service awards and gifts – recognising your loyalty!
- Staff awards ceremony - with prizes worth up to £500!
- Staff summer bbq, and Christmas party
- Extra little “thank you” gifts for Valentines, Easter, Staff appreciation day, Christmas and other special annual days!
- Relocation packages – If you fancy a change of scenery?
- Cycle to work scheme – we will help you buy your new bike!
- Free parking
Responsibilities
· To take full day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the setting facility.
· To help maintain staff records and assist with appraisals and supervisions.
· To assist the manager in maintaining as close to possible the predicted occupancy levels.
· To provide an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.
· To establish, in conjunction with the childcare SENCO, individual programmes for any children with special needs.
· To treat information of matters relating to the work within the setting as confidential.
· To ensure any injury or accident or suspicion of non accidental injury are recorded correctly or reported.
· To ensure a high standard of hygiene in relation to staff, children, equipment and surroundings.
· To ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times.
· To ensure that the Ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
· To support the Manager in striving to deliver an outstanding setting.
· Assist in the recruitment process for your allocated age group. Helping students and trainees to settle in and make a contribution to the assessment of the students and trainees performance and to ensure high standards are continually being met.
· To open and close the setting when required
· To work within the set company budgets, support the manager in controlling invoices, direct debits and booking systems.
· To manage the setting within the set standards in the absence of the Manager.
· Any other duties that maybe required
Experience / Qualifications required
· A recognised Early Years qualification level 3 or above
· A minimum of 2 years experience working with children in a Day Nursery setting
· Previous team leading experience
· A real passion for working with children
· A strong command of the English language
· Flexibility and punctuality
"Odds Farm Park Day Nursery – Doing what’s best for children and our staff"
Farm Day Nurseries are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Nursery: 2 years (preferred)
- Management: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: OFDN-DM
