SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITY

Oversee the learning and development programs, curriculum, and assessment within the nursery. Ensuring that the nursery provides high quality childcare and early years education and is compliant with Company policy, relevant legislation, and current requirements as laid down by the Government and regulated by Ofsted.
Support staff in the maintenance of appropriate planning, observation, and assessment procedures to ensure a consistent service and maintain, with practitioners, a recording system for individual children that can be shared with parents and other professionals and agencies enabling improvements to working methods and service.
Working in partnership with parents, ensuring regular communication and interaction with parents including, producing a monthly newsletter for all nursery parents, monitoring the settling in process of all new children, promoting, and enabling a parent’s close involvement in their child’s development.
Leading the nursery team in a way that is respectful of people’s individuality. The deputy manager will be guided by the nursery manager however we expect all members of the management team to be courageous and solution driven.
Leading on key priorities for the nurseries working with all members of the management team.
Ensuring that events, processes, and procedures are successfully completed within agreed deadlines. Main Duties
Action and monitor all child protection and health and safety issues to ensure that any remedial action is taken immediately, and advice is sort from the management team.
Liaise with outside agencies, including Children’s Services, health providers, local primary schools, advisory teachers, the local authority, and SEN/inclusion agencies.
In the performance of the duties outlined in this role description, the Deputy nursery manager may have access to confidential information relating to staff, children, and parents. They may also have access to information relating to the practice of the company organization. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
Conduct regular inductions with all newly appointed staff, including changes in position, and set action plans for improvement with members of the team who may be failing. Supervise and provide advice, guidance and training to students, trainees and others on work placements or work experience in order that they receive the appropriate support. Give guidance and establish relationships with colleges and schools as necessary in order that their activities are coordinated.
Support with all disciplinary and grievance matters within the nursery, seeking advice and support from the management team, and where necessary, from HR.
Effectively and efficiently handle parental complaints, whether childcare or business in nature, seeking advice from the nursery manager and managing director
*This list is not exhaustive, and all employees are expected to support any are of the business.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

At least two years in a position as a senior member of staff in a nursery / early year setting Level three qualification in early years Degree level training is desirable
Extensive knowledge of the EYFS and of high-quality early years practice including statutory requirements. Theorist and current research
Knowledge of and commitment to child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities, and SEN/Inclusion

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· An ability to lead with a compassionate and caring approach
· A team player with a flexible, considered, kind and resilient approach
· Approachable manner with a high level of interpersonal skills
· The ability to motivate and inspire others
· Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
· Delegation, time-management, effective time-management, an ability to problem-solve and an ability to ensure tasks are completed in a timely and effective manner

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires an ability to perform the following job requirements, with or without reasonable recommendations:
· Kneeling - Bending -Sitting on the floor -Pushing/Pulling - Jumping
· Running - Dancing - Sweeping - Singing
· Standing - Twisting at the waist - Raising arms above the head
· Rising from kneeling/sitting position - Lifting and carrying children up to the age of 5.

NURSERY MANAGER ROLE DESCRIPTION

LYN employees are expected to value the core values of the company, Create, Lean & Grow. The aspects should be reflected in all aspects of their work.

CONTEXT AND PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The role of the Nursery Manager is to work with the Managing Director to ensure the nursery provides inclusive and outstanding care and education for all children at LYN. Working to deadlines and fulfilling managerial responsibilities as well as taking on additional day to day and leadership responsibilities. The Nursery manager will be an inspiring, compassionate, kind, and caring leader who seeks to motivate and lead educators.
The nursery manager is responsible for the daily running and administration of the Nursery whilst always adhering to the Company policies and procedures. The role involves ensuring compliance with the Childcare Act 2006, all Health and Safety legislation, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, and requirements as laid down by the Government and regulated by Ofsted and any internal framework or compliance procedures.