Assistant Deputy Manager

Assistant Deputy Manager Dandelion Days Nursery Liverpool Job Type: Full-time

Job Location: Liverpool
Required education: Diploma/Certificate: A full and relevant level 3 qualification (as defined by Children’s Workforce Development Council)
Required experience: 2 years’ experience
Salary: Competitive
Dandelion Days Nursery offers full day care for children aged from birth to 5 years of age, between the hours of 8.00– 6.00pm for 51 weeks of the year. We are looking to recruit a self-motivated enthusiastic Assistant Deputy Manager to work closely alongside the manager. and Deputies This role is an exciting opportunity to help manage and support high quality early years care and education.
Role and responsibility

You will be required to have responsibility as a Room Leader whilst also being expected to take responsibility for every day management responsibilities in the absence of the Managers.
You must hold a minimum of a Level 3 or equivalent in Childcare and be able to demonstrate past Management experience.
Excellent knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures.
To support operational management of the nursery facilities and staff, to ensure a high quality, balanced provision of leading practice education and care is delivered at all times.
Excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS(Early Years Foundation Stage) and experience in implementing key aspects of childcare practice, SENDCO, Health and Safety, Risk assessments, Every Child Matters.
Responsible for company adherence to Dandelion Days policies and procedures. Consistently meeting legislative requirements and following education curriculum, delivering standards to ensure highest possible inspection grading.
Confidence to make decisions considering the reputation and financial aspects of the business whilst balancing a high degree of sensitivity to the needs of children and families.
Flexibility and good time management is key to this role.
Trained in pediatric first aid is desirable but not essential training will be supported.
You must have experience in dealing with external agencies
To assist the training, support, mentoring, role modelling and supervision of the staff team to inspire and lead ambitious practice.
To create a safe, caring and welcoming setting in which parents are happy to entrust their child and where their child is encouraged and supported to flourish in an enabling and stimulating environment.
‪To promote a successful and profitable business, engaging with the local community and marketing the nursery to reach maximum occupancy whilst providing excellent customer care.
‪Acting as a named coordinator relevant to their skills or training as designated by the Nursery Manager.

The position will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references. One being from your most recent employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

Diploma

SEND qualification is desirable

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person