Download Part 1: JOB PROFILE

JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB REFERENCE
JOB TITLE
Early Years Deputy Manager
SALARY SCALE
Rank 6 £17,271 - £22,860 – to be negotiated subject to
qualifications and experience
LINE MANAGER
Early Years Childcare Manager
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY
no
DBS LEVEL
Regulated
JOB PROFILE
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB


POSITION IN ORGANISATION
SCOPE OF JOB










DIMENSIONS & LIMITS OF
AUTHORITY
QUALIFICATIONS







D:\478179956.doc
Supporting the Manager in providing a high quality
sustainable child care provision
Safeguarding children and staff through effective
implementation of policy, procedure and practice
Supporting the manager to implement EYFS
Lead on an area of the nursery i.e. baby room
Responsibility for Managers role in their absence
Deputy Manager
Line management and effective deployment of staff
Ensure the safeguarding of children and staff within the
setting in line with internal and LSCB guidelines
Support the manager in the recruitment, induction and
performance management of staff.
To maintain records that fulfil Ofsted requirements as
laid out in the EYFS and all other administrative duties
associated with the childcare provision
Responsibility for the management of the nursery in the
absence of the manager
To work with parents and outside agencies to ensure
children are able to reach their potential
Responsible for direct delivery in an area of the nursery.
Line management of identified staff
Degree in childcare or commitment to working towards
Commitment to undertaking a Leadership and
Management qualification
Computer literate
DBS regulated check
GCSE English and Maths A-C if undertaking qualification
in childcare
-1-




EXPERIENCE
Leadership experience in an Early Years setting
Experience of delivering EYFS
Experience of Safeguarding/SENCO role
Excellent communication and organisation skills
DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Line management and
effective deployment of staff
Ensure the safeguarding of
children and staff within the
setting in line with internal and
LSCB guidelines
Support the manager in the
recruitment, induction and
performance management of
staff.
To maintain records that fulfil
Ofsted requirements as laid
out in the EYFS and all other
administrative duties
associated with the childcare
provision
Responsibility for the
management of the nursery in
the absence of the manager
To work with parents and
outside agencies to ensure
children are able to reach their
potential




Direct line management to identified staff
Effective Implementation of performance management
system
Oversee staff rotas and minimise over staffing
Support the implementation of policy, procedure and
practice relating to safeguarding across the nursery


Support recruitment through internal processes
Ensure effective deliveries of induction to staff you are
responsible for.

Undertaking administration, record keeping identified by
Manager including; documents associated with EYFS,
H&S, PRAMS, First Steps, Child protection and SENCO
Input into Observation, Assessment and Planning
systems across nursery
To ensure that all staff implements EYFS at all times.







Take responsibility for the nursery in the absence of the
manager in line with EYFS requirements
Responsible for security of building on leaving the
premises
Communicate effectively and share information with
parents/carers and other agencies to ensure the best
outcomes for the child
Support manager to attend and influence meetings as
appropriate
Support manager to ensure effective systems are in
place to support transitions
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
D:\478179956.doc








Degree in Early Years childcare or working towards
Leadership experience in an Early Years setting
Experience of delivering EYFS
Experience of Safeguarding/SENCO role
Excellent communication and organisation skills
Computer literate
DBS regulated check
GCSE English and Maths A-C if undertaking qualification
in childcare
-2-
DESIRABLE
D:\478179956.doc

Up to date Paediatric First Aid and Child Protection
certificates
-3-