Vacancy: Deputy Manager
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time (38 Weeks per Year)
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, Friday, 8:15am to 12:30pm
Start Date: September 2024, possibly sooner for the right candidate
Salary: Based on Experience & Responsibilities
Application Deadline: Friday 1st March 2024
Interview Date: March 2024
Description:
We have a vacancy for an experienced Deputy Manager for our preschool on the edge of Ware. SENCO experience, or an interest in training, would be advantageous.
Riverside Nursery School is a small pack away preschool based in a modern scout building on the edge of Ware, established in 2014. We are located between horse fields, Presdales Wood, and gardens. We have approximately 40 – 50 children on roll, with an average 20 - 30 attending each morning and 15 – 20 per afternoon. We accept children from age 2y to 4y 11m. We currently have 3 full time and 1 part time Preschool Assistants, and 1 full time apprentice. We are open from 8:30am for breakfast club, and 9:15am for the standard preschool sessions. We close at 4:15pm. (12:15pm on Fridays).
The deputy manager will need to be confident to support the manager with:
The Deputy will should be able to step into the manager position when the Manager isn’t available.
You will be supported by a Senior Manager who is responsible for (and which you therefore won’t need to do); Finance, Funding, Wages, HMRC Reporting Duties, Training, Marketing, HR/Recruitment, and Admissions.
We are a friendly, supportive, and relaxed team. We know that our staff are our most important asset. We know that working in Early Years can be tough and do our best to ensure that everyone is supported and that workloads are managed. We encourage professional development and can support you to access further training. If you have any questions about the posts above do not hesitate to contact me.
Contact: Natasha Smyth (Senior Manager), admin@riversidenurserysch.co.uk, 07507058922
Please email your CV and a covering letter to admin@riversidenurserysch.co.uk
VOLUNTEERING
We are happy to offer volunteer positions to suitable candidates. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please complete our volunteer application form (below) or contact us for further information.
BANK STAFF
We are always looking to build our network of bank staff to cover staff absences and busy periods. We are looking for experienced practitioners who can be available at short notice. If you are interested please email your CV and a covering letter to admin@riversidenurserysch.co.uk.