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Deputy Manager Practitioner | Surrey | Full Time | £12 to £17 per hourDeputy Manager PractitionerA Surrey based facility that offers a comprehensive early childhood education environment for children aged 0-5 years with a focus on outdoor play and learning, provides a spacious play area and an outdoor classroom has a fantastic opportunity for a Deputy Manager Practitioner to join their team!Main Duties

• Assisting the Manager in the running of the setting and to manage the nursery in the absence of the manager.
• To safeguard, supervise and support children at all times, while meeting all the children’s needs.
• To take on the role of SENCO (training provided if needed).
• To have a thorough understanding of the EYFS.
• To oversee the planning, delivery and monitoring of the nursery’s EYFS curriculum in accordance with the children’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs.
• To assume a key person role for designated children, carrying out all the related responsibilities and working in partnership with parents.
• To supervise the children where appropriate and to protect them from dangerous or harmful situations.
• To share any child protection concerns immediately with the Nursery Manager
• To provide a high level of care that will enhance the children’s general health and well-being.
• To be aware of children’s special educational needs and ensure staff support these children effectively.
• To keep informative, accurate and up-to-date records, including records of progress and any behavioural or developmental reports.
• To arrange and attend parents’/carers’ meetings to allow two-way discussion of their children’s progress.   
• To contribute to and attend his/her supervisions and staff appraisal.
• To attend regular team meetings.
• To liaise and work in partnership with other agencies, both statutory and voluntary, where appropriate.
• To attend any conferences, training events or meetings as identified by the Nursery Manager and to keep up to date with current good EYFS practice.
• To adhere to the nursery’s policies and code of practice on confidentiality.
• Promote positive relationships with parents, children and colleagues.
• Guide, support and supervise staff.
• To provide a stimulating and varied programme of play and learning opportunities.
• To encourage the participation and involvement of all parents of children attending the nursery.
• To assist in the setting up and clearing away of all activities and equipment.
• To ensure high standards of hygiene and safety are maintained at all times.
• To ensure that any information received concerning the children is kept confidential at all times.
• To actively encourage children’s progress in all areas of development, types and stages of play, by interaction and extension of play activities.
• To assist in keeping the individual record file for each of the children in the key worker group.
• To be involved in curriculum planning, policy writing and record keeping as requested by the supervisor.
• To support the work and beliefs of the nursery by helping to create an environment that promotes open and equal opportunities for children and adults.
• To undertake such additional duties appropriate to the level of the post as may be required, from time to time.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum NNEB or CACHE/NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent.
• A sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Paediatric first aid and/or safeguarding and/or basic food hygiene.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Good leadership qualities.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• At least 3 years’ experience of working in a Day Nursery setting.

Vacancy Information:

• Location: Surrey
• Salary range: £12 to £17 per hour
• Job type: Permanent
• Job Sector: Education
• Working Hours: Full time