Deputy Childcare Manager

Deputy Childcare Manager

Location: London, N22. (On-site, 5 days per week)

Reports to: Executive Head of Childcare Services

Rate of pay: £291 - £400 per day

Contract: Agency role 3 - 6 months

Overview

The Deputy Childcare Manager will form part of the senior management team, supporting the Executive Head of Childcare Services in the day-to-day management of three local authority-maintained nursery provisions. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality early education and childcare services and provides leadership continuity by deputising for senior leaders when required.

You will be someone who inspires creativity and collaboration, an innovative leader and a strong advocate for your students. You will bring a passion for excellence and a commitment to delivering meaningful educational outcomes that truly change lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Head of Childcare Services in overseeing the daily operations of nursery provisions and ensuring high-quality childcare practice.
• Deputise for the Executive Head of Childcare Services and the Executive Head of Children's Centre Services during periods of absence.
• Contribute to the development of the centres' ethos, policies and practices, ensuring a focus on high-quality early education and inclusive childcare provision.
• Assist in meeting Ofsted requirements and preparing for inspection.
• Support monitoring and setting of operational budgets across the centres.
• Lead staff in reviewing children's development, planning next steps, and ensuring individual needs are met.
• Identify, deliver, and support training, mentoring, and professional development for childcare staff.
• Share responsibility for staff supervision, performance management, capability, disciplinary processes, and ongoing professional development.
• Support implementation and monitoring of safeguarding policies and procedures; act as safeguarding lead in the absence of the Executive Head of Childcare Services.
• Oversee admissions, welfare, and progress of vulnerable two-year-olds and ensure smooth transitions into 3-4 year-old placements.
• Assist with the administration of childcare fees alongside the Executive Head and Finance Officer.
• Work flexibly across multiple borough sites as required.

Essential Experience

• Experience working within Early Years settings delivering integrated care, education, and family support services.
• Knowledge and experience of Ofsted and day-care inspection processes.

How to Apply

We offer a market-leading referral scheme of up to £350 - so if you know someone who may be interested, please share this opportunity!

To apply, please email and call Dane on 01772 954 200.

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