Deputy Manager

Basic Objectives of the Post

The successful Nursery Deputy Manager will become a member of the management team ensuring the effective development and management of the centre. Providing leadership and direction to the staff team, to create an environment which integrates care and education where children can achieve their fullest potential. To ensure equal opportunities is an integral part of all areas of centre practice.

Main duties and Responsibilities

Deputy Manager duties

1. To provide assistance to the manager with the internal management of the centre and for the long and short-term centre planning.

2. To assist the manager in the setting up and maintaining the centre budget, ensuring there are effective systems in place for he handling, receipt and banking of incomes in accordance with the companies standards.

3. The Deputy Manager will assist the manager in setting up and maintaining appropriate and effective administrative systems in place for the sound day-to-day running of the centre.

4. To assist the manager and in the absence of the manager, take responsibility for the management, deployment, supervision and training of all staff in the centre.

5. To work closely with the management team, ensuring there are effective systems in place for evaluation, monitoring, assessment, observation and recording of children’s progress.

6. To assist the manager with the management, review admissions a...