Support and liaise with the Manager and Deputy Manager
Key holder responsibility and security
Ensure the nursery meets the required standards, ratios and conditions of registration
Adhering to Company policy and procedure and complying with the Children's Act 1989 and 2004
Implementing the Companies Safeguarding/Child Protection Policy and Procedures
Possessing a thorough knowledge of OfSTED, Statutory Framework and effectively implementing these requirements
To take responsibility for drawing up daily, weekly and sessional curriculum plans which take into account the requirements of the EYFS
To monitor the effectiveness of the room curriculum.
To be responsible for the monitoring of and addressing all instances of poor practice in the rooms
To organise the key person system and to effectively supervise staff on a daily basis, to be responsible for monitoring the quality of teaching
Supporting and monitoring the statutory framework to ensure each child develops within a stimulating environment
To be responsible for providing a high quality of teaching and learning, ensuring that staff are properly deployed and offer appropriate stimulation and support to the children.
Ensuring planning is done in the room in a timely fashion and meets the need of the child through EYFS and Every Child Matters
Supporting the Manager and Deputy Manager in organising and attending events that publicise the nursery, these may include fundraising events, open weekends, wider company events
Ensuring close supervision of children during all meal times and adhering to the allergy and dietary requirements of all children within the nursery
Following Company procedure for the positive management of children's behaviour
To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by management in accordance with the rooms business plan/objectives
Supporting staff, students, volunteers and regular visitors to the nursery, including staff from the wider business who may cover on occasions
Carrying out effective employee inductions and holding one to one meetings under the direction of the Manager or Deputy Manager
Identifying and addressing staff training needs in liaison with the Manager or Deputy Manager
Supporting staff to ensure their performance is effective and in line with Company Policy and Procedure
Supporting the Manager and Deputy Manager in maintaining appropriate levels of qualified/unqualified employees in the nursery
Supporting the Manager and Deputy Manager in providing leadership and day to day management for the nursery staff
Supporting the Manager and Deputy Manager in cascading effectively to all employees changes to documents/procedures as directed by the Company
Providing positive role model to the staff team, maintaining staff motivation
Supporting the Manager and Deputy Manager in leading, managing and developing the nursery team ensuring that each staff member makes a positive contribution to the success of the nursery
Remaining aware and observant of all health and safety issues in the nursery and where possible reduce the risk of an accident occurring through preventative actions
Promoting health and safety in the room through role modelling and attending training
Adhering to health and safety procedures including the carrying out of risk assessments
Supporting the Manager and Deputy Manager in keeping and monitoring accident and incident records and reports