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Pre-School Deputy Manager

Job Introduction

TITLE: Pre-school Deputy Manager

SALARY SCALE: £15,000 - actual

QUALIFICATION: Level 3 Childcare equivalent

HOURS OF WORK: 30 hours

RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE AS FOLLOWS:

VISION:

The Pre-School is valued by the whole community as a place where everyone is welcomed and, recognising each person’s unique qualities, are encouraged to develop and grow in the knowledge, understanding and care for each other.

AIM

● To assist the Manager to provide a high quality, safe, fun learning experience for children aged between two years to five years

To deputise for the Preschool Manager
To assist in supervisions and appraisals as directed by the Manager
To run the Preschool in the Manager’s absence

To record observations and assess children using the online software
To contribute to and implement pre-school policies and procedures
To act as a key person for a group of up to 8 children and communicate progress on a regular basis with their parents
To provide intimate care needs for all children

Main responsibilities are:

To ensure that the pre-school is a safe environment for children and staff and that equipment is safe, standards of hygiene are high and safety procedures are implemented at all times.
To ensure records are properly maintained, such as the daily attendance register and accident and incident forms.
To assist with the planning of the curriculum by providing high quality, safe, creative, and appropriate educational opportunities for all children within an inclusive environment; preparing activities and arranging equipment, supporting the staff with this too.
To act as a key person to a small group of children ensuring each child’s needs are recognised and met.
To be responsible for observations and record keeping relating to the progress and development of key children.
To communicate with parents/carers, exchanging information about their child’s progress and encouraging parental involvement through the development of effective working relationships.
To contribute to, suggest changes and implement all pre-school policies and procedures, especially those on confidentiality and safeguarding and be familiar with statutory requirements for the pre-school.
To promote positive management of behaviour in the setting, establish routines and boundaries to ensure the safety and good behaviour of the children.
To attend staff meetings, parent meetings and planning sessions as required
To promote positive values, attitudes and good child and staff behaviour, dealing promptly and effectively with conflict and incidents in line with the policies.
To actively promote British Values.
To assist and support children during mealtimes.
To advise the Manager of any concerns regarding the children, parents/carers, staff/volunteers, equipment, practices etc. preserving confidentiality as necessary.
To assist in changing nappies/toileting duties.
Understanding and able to implement inclusive practices into the setting to ensure all children have the opportunity to learn, interact and fulfil their potential.
To be aware of any special needs a child may have and to familiarise yourself with relevant play and learning plans.
To administer or supervise first aid as required and appropriate.
To work in partnership with the Preschool Manager to update and review the safeguarding evaluation and Improvement plans
To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Manager in accordance with the pre-school.

Annual Events

Christmas concert
Photographer
Special event days (such as Mother’s & Father’s Day)
Annual outdoor visit (Off site)

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Keep up to date by attending relevant training courses.
Take any training courses deemed to be required and maintain a positive approach to continuous professional development.

CONFIDENTIALITY

All Pre-School employees must adhere strictly to the School’s Code of Confidentiality. A breach of confidentiality is very serious and will be dealt with using the schools discipline procedures. Our parents trust us and a break of that trust has serious consequences for all concerned.

DRESS CODE

The Pre-School has a strict dress code which we expect every employee to adhere to.

This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.