ABOUT THE EMPLOYER

Each Peach Childcare in Hove is a bright, inviting and vibrant place to be, set in a beautiful urban environment, we make the most of the buzz of our local community, providing a fresh, energised and innovative approach to childcare. We offer the very best quality of care with a team of highly experienced and competent staff with a range of specialisms and qualifications, from dance, signing, to mindfulness and outdoor discovery.

REQUIREMENTS

• You need to have achieved the Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma
• Worked a minimum of 3 years in an Early Years setting in a role such as Deputy Manager or Manager
• Achieved the Level 2 in Maths and English GCSE or Functional Skills certificate

• Overall day to day management responsibility for the preschool nursery –
• To be responsible for the efficient running of the preschool nursery and overall delivery of a high-quality service
• To ensure that the preschool nursery provides a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times
• To ensure that the preschool nursery plans an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress
• To ensure the preschool nursery meets Ofsted requirements at all times
• To manage, supervise and support the preschool nursery staff
• To undertake and assign designated officer roles.
• To work with other professionals in the local area for the benefit of children and families
• To ensure all staff understand and work to preschool nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies
• Take responsibility for planning, which ensures each child is working towards the early learning goals
• To organise and participate in the key person system
• To conduct staff appraisals and supervisions as appropriate and to identify staff training needs
• To ensure all records are properly maintained in accordance with the policies and procedures of the company
• To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the nursery and its curriculum, exchanging information about children’s progress and encouraging parents’ involvement.
• To work in partnership with senior management to update and review the self-evaluation and improvement plan.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the nurseries aims and objectives
• Support the nurseries approach to safer recruitment and ensure policies are followed throughout the recruitment process.
• Complete full inductions and probation reviews with new employees, offering any support and guidance and addressing performance concerns as required.
• Identify development areas or training requirements throughout the staff team and actively promote continued professional development.
• Mentor and lead the staff team and offer support and guidance as required.
• To support and encourage any ideas and initiatives to maintain employee engagement.
• To support in dealing with investigations, disciplinaries and absence management in line with Pre-School Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure efficient and effective staff deployment at all times. Be an advocate to promote the Nurseries ethos and vision.
• Continually motivate and develop the staff team within the nursery through effective role modelling and spending time in rooms throughout the setting.
• Support regular staff meetings with a full written agenda and minutes to accompany.
• To recognise and reward outstanding practice within the nursery
• Promote equality and diversity within the Pre-School, challenging any behaviour which does not support the Pre-School Inclusive Practice and Equal Opportunities Policy.
• To reinforce company policies and procedures at all times and deal with any breaches swiftly and in an appropriate manner.
• To ensure that you have an excellent understanding and have a working knowledge of all aspects of Health and safety and the risks assessments that are in place.
• Promote the health, safety and wellbeing of the children and other professionals within the building by completing toilet checks and daily risk assessments for rooms.
• To ensure all safeguarding procedures are followed in line with local authority and company procedures.
• Respond appropriately to issues regarding confidentiality.
• To work in partnership to ensure standards are continually being met in line with Ofsted requirements and the EYFS.
• To contribute to the creation of a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children.
• To be vigilant and protect children from harm or abuse, reporting any concerns immediately – in accordance with child protection and whistleblowing policies
• Ability to calmly and effectively lead the nursery in times of emergency.
• Abide by the Nursery’s Code of Conduct and all other Policies and Procedures at all times, maintaining a professional approach, behaviour and confidentiality at all times.
• Act as a representative of your Nursery, promoting a professional image at all times.
• To have awareness of any legislation relating to your role and keeping up to date with any changes.
• Ensure all correspondence is dealt with promptly and professionally within a reasonable time frame.
• Show a willingness to undertake additional roles to meet the needs of the nursery, children and staff.
• Keep job knowledge up to date through internal and external training, showing a commitment to professional development.
• Be able to confidently and competently step up to the role of Pre-School Manager in their absence.
• Any other duties as required by the Director