Deputy Manager

• Location : Haggerston, Hackney

• Starts: March 2023

• Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum (depending on experience)

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We have a position as Deputy Manager for our newly built nursery in Haggerston. The nursery will cater for 2 – 4-year-old children. The fundamental objective is to provide high quality childcare suited to every child’s individual needs. At Halo Nursery you will find learning environments that capture children’s imagination. A love of learning is central to our ethos, fostering both curiosity and self confidence in each child. We have taken inspiration from the pioneers of early learning and blended the Early Learning Foundation Stage curriculum with our own stamp.

Halo Employee Benefits:

At Halo Nursery we believe in our people, and recognise their efforts at work so we give a little extra to say thank you…

Holiday:

At Halo Nursery we reward hard work. Everyone works hard at Halo Nursery is offered 20 days annual leave per year, excluding bank holidays. The board of Directors also offer an additional two weeks paid leave for the last week of December and first week of January so that each member can enjoy the festive season without worrying about any leave. This leave cannot be taken with any other annual leave.

Having a family:

At Halo Nursery all staff are valued. We offer 12 month’s maternity leave.

Staff Days Out:

At Halo Nursery we believe in team building days out. This is where every single employee feels like a superhero, they master a new skill, conquer a challenge, beat the clock, and surprise themselves. Our team days our allows us to discover hidden talents, develop new skills and unleash each and every true potential you have.

Birthday Leave:

At Halo Nursery we don’t believe in staff working on their birthdays so all permanent full-time are given an additional day of annual leave to celebrate their birthday.

Generous pension:

At Halo Nursery we offer a pension contribution of 5% This is based on an employee contributing 5%. Staff can also opt out of the pension contributions.

DSE Eye Tests:

At Halo Nursery we will pay for an eye test at any branch of opticians for those requiring a Display Screen Eye Test. If spectacles are required for DSE then Halo Nursery will contribute £45.00 (cost of basic spectacles). If you require any variation in the spectacles for DSE use, then the additional cost will be at your own expense.

Time For Support:

Compassionate leave is available to all Halo Employees. Halo Nursery provides up to five days paid time off for you to be with your family.

Hospitalisation:

Health and Wellness is an important part of your Wellbeing. Should you need to attend hospital as a day patient or be required to have an overnight stay Halo Nursery provides paid leave up to 2 days in addition to Company sick pay.

Company Sick Pay:

Should you be unable to attend work due to sickness, Company sick pay is available up to 7 full days dependant on length of service. After the 7 days sick pay is paid at SSP.

Pay Reviews:

At Halo Nursery we believe in rewarding our team members generously. We pay London Living Wage for hourly staff and full-time staff are on permanent salaried contract. The management team review pay levels for all roles every financial year.

Recognition:

At Halo Nursery we look for any reason to celebrate. Our recognitions include annual, awards of Excellence, employee appreciation month, long service awards and much more. We know that everyone works hard and out 100% effort while at work. Employee of the month are held at the nursery from a simple ‘thank you’ for a job well done to congratulating a colleague on a promotion or a birthday

.Professional Development:

We are committed to providing every one of our staff members the very best learning opportunities to support them in reaching their full potential. At Halo Nursery staff are required to be at least L3 in childcare, if you not that’s not a problem, we will help on this. Our Professional Development Plan empower our employees to enhance skills and knowledge whilst promoting new options for learning and growth. Our HR Consultant regularly evaluates and reviews our range of quality blended learning to ensure they are up to date with current legislation, sector trends and business requirements.

Ofsted Outstanding Incentive Bonus:

Full time staff have the opportunity to receive a bonus should the nursery get an outstanding mark on an Ofsted Inspection.

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 (or above) in childcare with a minimum of 3 years’ experience

• Cleared DBS and on the Update Service

• Excellent communication skills

• Good eye for detail in ensuring all nursery policies are maintained and updated where appropriate

• Outstanding knowledge and understanding of EYFS

• Experience of carrying out observations and conducting two-year-old checks

• Clear understanding of all relevant Safeguarding and Health and Safety Legislation

• Work collaboratively with the nursery team and the nursery manager ensuring a high level of service for each child

• Compliant with Ofsted inspection requirements, Local Authorities, and other governing bodies

• Ensuring all children attending the nursery are kept safe and receive rich and stimulating play experience appropriate to their age and development

• Deputise for the Nursery Manager

• Build and effective parent engagement strategy creating links between the nursery and the wider community