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Job description

The role of the Deputy Manager is to assist the Manager in the day-to-day running of the Nursery, including general administration duties, managing the staff and the building, and organising/implementing a stimulating and varied program of age appropriate activities for the children in the nursery in line with the High/Scope approach.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate the quality of care and education and liaise with the manger in setting targets for improvement.
• Efficiently and effectively deal with any untoward incidents and complaints.
• Ensure the post holder and the Nursery staff adhere to BCM’s policies and procedures e.g. confidentiality, data protection, protection of vulnerable groups, equal opportunities, harassment etc.
• Responsible for organizing and implementing a stimulating and varied program of age appropriate activities which ensure the needs of each individual child are met.
• You will, in the absence of the Nursery Manager, act up reporting to Head of Community Services and report on all matters concerning the care of children and the running of the nursery.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Level 5 CCLD Qualification,
• At least 2 years’ experience in the management and support of staff and trainees in a day nursery setting.
• At least 2 years Early Years practice in a day nursery setting with children aged 0-5 years including additional needs care.
• Ability to monitor, manage a staff team.
• Experience of working in partnership with parents and other agencies.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, eg childcare health and safety, employment law.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet business needs.

Further Information

Location: Puddleducks, Grosvenor House, 12 Glengall Street, Belfast, BT12 5AD.