An exciting opportunity has arisen within the MiChild group. We are looking for an experienced, passionate and dedicated deputy manager to work in our Runcorn based nursery, Heathside nursery. Company benefits + JOINING BONUS £500 t&c apply + Staff discount on childcare fees - up to 75% + Exceptional holiday entitlement package with long service benefits year on year. + Company incentives such as additional holiday days for 100% attendance + Career progression opportunities and a training programme based around you. + Staff well-being programme including- weekly staff well-being drop in's, staff room where you can unwind during your break, access to free exercise sessions and healthy recipes on our well-being platform. + Monthly Staff Treats + Staff meals and refreshments throughout the day + Staff appreciation and recognition awards (such a 1 years service, 5 years service, 10 year service, employee of the month, staff shout out's etc. + Company events (such as annual awards night, NMT awards, Day Nursery Awards etc. + Free branded staff uniform + Fully funded accredited training such as Paediatric First Aid, Level 2 in Safeguarding and many more!! + Employer contribution to pension scheme About the Deputy manager position An amazing opportunity has arisen within the MiChild group, we are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and organised individual to join our team as a deputy manager to work in our Heathside nursery. If you are highly motivated flexible, experienced in working in early years and have a genuine passion for working with children then this is the role for you. Deputy manager responsibilities are: + To liaise with the nursery manager on a daily basis and provide daily support for them and the team. + To work as part of the nursery team. + To make decisions on the day-to-day running of the nursery in the absence of a Manager. + To follow all the nurseries administrative procedures. + To be a positive role model to other staff throughout the nursery + To have a thorough working knowledge of the nurseries policies and procedures. + To assist in the training of staff within the nursery. + In the absence of a Manager to manage staffing levels and to deploy staff where necessary throughout setting. + To attend meetings as part of the management team. + To be flexible with shifts and staying behind etc to ensure all shifts are covered in the event of staff sickness etc + Fire checks/read meters/Risk assessments/Housekeeping + To ensure that the nursery consistently meets the requirements set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage to a minimum good standard. + To monitor any safeguarding issues following local authority procedures. + Prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspections and action any recommendations made by the inspector ensuring a minimum good grade is awarded. Deputy manager requirements are: + Must be Level 3 qualified + Have a detailed understanding of the requirements set by Ofsted + Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and experience of working with children and families + Extensive knowledge of Safeguarding + Experience of working in partnership with parents and outside agencies. + Managing and maintaining administration requirements + Previous room supervisor/deputy manager experience working in a nursery environment. + Enthusiasm, professionalism and creativity Experience + Childcare: 2 years (preferred) Salary From £26,500 per year (negotiable depending on experience.) #indsj