Deputy Nursery Manager

London Early Years Foundation ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Deputy Manager - Colville Nursery & Pre-School Despite the challenges of the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis we are still recruiting for staff in our nurseries. We are only able to conduct telephone interviews at this point in time as we need to follow the Government's guidelines on social distancing. London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) is keen to hear from you and the Recruitment Team will be reviewing all applications. We will then be offering telephone interviews to successful candidates. We can then advise you on the next stage in the recruitment process. Please keep applying. JOB DETAILS Hours: 40 hours Salary: £26,963 - £27,976 Qualification : Level 3 in Early Years or equivalent Location: 4/5 Colville Square, London, W11 2BQ JOB DESCRIPTION Our "outstanding" Colville Nursery is located in Notting Hill close to Portobello Road. The children who attend the setting are aged between 0 -5 and they tend to thrive in this exceptionally warm, friendly and nurturing environment. The team at Colville work hard to build relationships with parents and to extend children's learning in order for them to become confident and independent individuals. We are looking for a Deputy Manager to join the team and provide support and leadership to the staff in the nursery. Our deputy managers are very much room based and should demonstrate the behaviours that LEYF value. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Full and relevant childcare qualification at level 3 or above. Strong knowledge of child protection and safeguarding and the ability to take the lead in vulnerable situations when required. Senior team leadership experience working in an early year's setting. To be a confident leader, articulating your ideas and using planning and preparation to ensure their success. To distribute staff and resources effectively, maintaining ratios whilst supporting other rooms. To champion LEYF's values and advocate our mission to save the world one child at a time. To continually strive for best practice in yourself and inspiring others. Have a passion for making a difference in their communities. A child centred approach to teaching using creative and exciting methods to engage and stimulate. WORKING AT COLVILLE: The Nursery consists of a baby, toddler and preschool room Total capacity of Nursery: 46 Opening times: 8am - 6pm Proud of their 'Forest School' initiative as part of their 'Safe, Fit and Healthy approach' Age Range: 3 months - 5yrs OFSTED Rating: Outstanding STAFF BENEFITS We know it's our people who make LEYF great. That's why we value each staff member and offer: Make a difference to the children who need it the most Pay and conditions above national average within the early years sector 50% off of childcare &poun