Job Description

Job Title:Deputy Manager

Job Location:Lawford, Essex

Hours:30 hours over 50 weeks. Monday, Thursday and Friday 7.30am - 6pm

Who we're looking for?

A confident and passionate early years professional who enjoys helping teams succeed and children flourish.

An individual who has rounded experience and skills of working in early years provisions with the ability to support a team in providing best practice.

As an individual you will have the ability to strategically apply solutions for challenging situations towards best outcomes.

You will be an excellent communicator and be expected to liaise with families, professionals and potential customers of the setting to build good relationships, as well as professionals who visit the setting.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your leadership skills while making a meaningful difference in children's learning journeys.

What your role will look like?

· Support the day-to-day leadership and smooth running of the nursery

· Inspire and guide educators to deliver outstanding early years practice

· Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and compliance

· Build strong partnerships with families and the local community

· Support team development through coaching, mentoring and feedback

· Help prepare for Ofsted inspections and maintain regulatory standards

· Contribute to continuous improvement across educational quality, team engagement and nursery performance

What experience and qualifications must I have to apply?

· A diploma of a least level 3 in early years education

· To work under the direction of the setting manager and deputise for, as and when required

· To support the vision, mission and values of the organisation and assist the manager in the organisation of the establishment to ensure a high-quality childcare and education; to include the tracking, monitoring and review of provision.

· You will have a sound knowledge of child protection and safeguarding matters

· Strong knowledge of EYFS, Birth to 5 Matters and child development

· Assist in the leading and implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and any other legal/statutory frameworks

· Strong experience of working in an early years setting and a track record of delivering a high standard of care and education; ideally in a similar role of or room leader role

· Experience of strong practice as a Key Person and in implementing safeguarding, health and safety, first aid and critical care policies.

· Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills

· Most importantly, you will bring energy, empathy and ambition to create a nursery where children and educators thrive

· To direct and support staff accordingly

Desirable experience:

· Pediatric first aid trained

· Computer Literate

· Forest School trained

· Social and Emotional training

· Elklan trained

Become part of Little Pumpkins

The Directors opened Little Pumpkins in 2010 changing the organisation from a committee run pack away setting to the nursery we have built up to today. We constantly strive towards the next which guides our culture, our decision-making, and what it feels like to be part of our team. We have a strong sense of community, with connections that bring us together and the systems and processes that mean our educators can focus on what they do best. Quality matters to us - starting with our people and curriculum - through to our buildings and inspiring environments. We're investing in Little Pumpkins, in our teams, and into the education we provide our children. We provide the environment where you can:

· Be Yourself

· Come Together

· Be included

Take your next steps with Little Pumpkins

Our friendly team are here to answer any questions you may have about Little Pumpkins. Call us to discuss the role, or if you're just curious about what it's like to work at Little Pumpkins, let us know, and we'll be happy to answer any questions.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Little Pumpkins, we celebrate diversity and believe inclusive teams create stronger learning environments for children. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

Safeguarding

Little Pumpkins is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide proof of identity. In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, online searches (including social media) may be conducted for shortlisted candidates.