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Job description

The Deputy Manager will support the Manager with the day to day running of a Funded Preschool setting. The Deputy will ensure to provide a safe, nuturing and learning environment for all children attending the setting. Duties will include supporting the Manager with planning, observations and evaluation of the Preschool setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day to day running of the setting alongside the Manager.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant childcare regulations, safeguarding, and Health and Safety standards. Support other practitioners and work as part of a team.
• Complete daily set up of resources and cleaning duties at the end of the session.
• Ability to use own initiative. Knowledge of Social Services inspections.
• Ensure to provide a safe, nuturing and stimulating environment for all children.
• Develop, implement and review policies and procedures.
• Complete observations to link to planning.
• Promote inclusive practice and support children with additonal needs.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Level 5 CCLD or Above .
• Two years paid experience within the last four years within a funded Preschool setting.
• Safeguarding and First Aid training.
• Knowledge of the Preschool Curruiculum and Minimum Standards.

Desirable Skills

• Additional needs training.
• Food Safety Training.
• Food Allergy Training.

Further Information

Work Hours. Monday to Thursday 8am to 3pm. Friday 8am to 2pm.

Application Information

Please send CV to seymourhillpreschoolplaygroup@gmail.com detailing how you meet the criteria above.