Deputy Nursery Manager, Band 4- Little Oaks Day Nursery • Gloucester Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nDeputy Nursery Manager, Band 4- Little Oaks Day Nursery with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Gloucester\n\n Are you a level 3 Qualified Nursery Nurse looking for a new opportunity within an NHS Nursery? Join Little Oaks Nursery and experience a workplace that truly values its staff's health and wellbeing We're excited to welcome a Maternity Leave cover Deputy Nursery Manager to join our team at Little Oaks , located in Gloucester . Our dedicated team includes professionals at all levels, from Nursery Trainees to Degree-Level Practitioners, all sharing a passion for creating a stimulating and nurturing environment for the children in our care At Little Oaks, you'll be warmly welcomed by our experienced team and enjoy a future full of opportunities, support, and a comprehensive range of NHS benefits that set us apart from other nurseries including an excellent pension, generous annual leave and flexible working. We're looking for someone who is passionate and brimming with energy and enthusiasm. Our nurseries offer full day care throughout the year, operating from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday Join a respected and high-profile organisation, dedicated to providing the best in NHS childcare. We take pride in fostering a caring and supportive environment where children feel valued, safe, and happy If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, we'd love to hear from you! For more information about this role, please contact Lani Watt, Nursery Manager, at Little Apples on 0300 422 5095 Additional working pattern details: Shift pattern of 6:45-14:45 and 09:30-18:00 alternative weeks Main duties of the job Meeting the diverse needs of children aged 3 months to 5 years. Supporting the Manager with running our 45 place nursery To manage time effectively to complete additional duties such as planning and completing developmental records. Meeting the needs of the parents/guardians acting professionally, compassionately and consistently in day to day and sensitive situations About us - Meeting the diverse needs of children aged 3 months to 5 years - To deputise for the manager in her absence and ensure the requirements of Ofsted Statuary framework and all other regulatory bodies are met at all times. To undertake managerial responsibilities and effectively manage time between both roles. - To adhere to the Nursery Policies, review any ineffective practice. - To actively promote good working practice and hold a high regard for the delivery of quality, flexible childcare ensuring that the nursery provides a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children and parents, promoting positive play experiences at all times. - To promote the successful implementation of the Foundation Stage through effective curriculum planning and to manage time effectively to complete additional duties such as planning and completing developmental records - To support and develop staff and students within the nursery ensuring that they are encouraged to reach maximum potential. - To ensure maximum use of available resources is promoted supporting the nursery Manager to achieve a break-even basis at the end of each financial year. - Together with the Nursery Manager, promote the nursery as a staff facility for eligible groups of NHS employees and evaluate performance through communication with parents e.g. using questionnaires and meetings. - Being room based supporting key children and record keeping for 60/80% of the week - Meeting the needs of the parents/guardians acting professionally, compassionately and consistently in day to day and sensitive situation - To ensure the requirements of Early Years Foundation stage and all other regulatory bodies are met at all times - To adhere to the nursery policies - To actively promote good working practice and hold a high regard for the delivery of quality, flexible childcare ensuring that the nursery provides a safe, hygienic, caring and stimulating environment for children and parents, promoting positive play experiences at all times - To work as part of a team and support/guide Nursery Assistants and Students ensuring that they are encouraged to reach maximum potential - Actively promote diversity both in relation to childcare provision generally and in the nurseries, ensuring that a culturally sensitive environment is maintained - Considerable flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of the children - To be a key holder and when required open or close the nursery - At the discretion or in the absence of the Management team be responsible for administering prescribed medication or childrens paracetamol "}