Pre - School Deputy Manager (EXS029BC)

Pre-School Deputy Manager Farndon Fields Primary School Salary: Grade 7 Pay Point 11-14 Hours: 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 09:00am -06:00pm About the Role Farndon Fields Primary School are seeking to recruit a highly organised, empathetic and enthusiastic Pre-School Deputy Manager to work within our Pre-School setting. Why Choose Farndon Fields Primary School? We are a successful, friendly school set in beautiful grounds on the edge of Market Harborough. Our school environment has been developed with two additional classrooms that were completed in February 2013 and an additional 7 new classrooms, a new hall and a refurbished administration area and school entrance completed in 2018. We have also installed a brand-new library thanks to funds raised by our own PTA and support from the local Market Harborough charity ‘Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity’. We are a Microsoft Showcase school, sharing good practice through this global network. Our Achievements to date Rated Ofsted ‘Good’ October 2012 Microsoft Showcase School 360 Safe online safety award “A high level of enthusiasm throughout the school community creates a very positive climate for learning.” - OFSTED Emphasis is placed on the development of every child's self-esteem and independence, and they are strongly encouraged to be kind and caring to one another in a positive and nurturing environment. Children work and play together in a happy, relaxed and positive atmosphere in which encouragement abounds and the surroundings are colourful, attractive and adaptable. All our activities are designed to cover multiple areas of the curriculum at any one time to ensure each child has the opportunity to achieve in and access all areas of learning. Key Responsibilities Understand, effectively apply and implement within the provision the application of Trust policies and procedures related to the post especially those that relate to safeguarding and child protection. Ensure compliance under the Children’s Act. Liaison with parents / carers to ensure that children are welcomed and supported in a culturally appropriate way. What We’re Looking For Qualifications: EYP, NNEB or NVQ level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development, or relevant degree. Level 2 qualifications in maths/numeracy and English/literacy Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with under-fives in a formal setting, working within the Nursery Education and meeting the requirements relating to Ofsted. Experience of leading activities with individuals, groups and whole classes to support children’s development Experience of managing a budget and resources Skills & Knowledge: Knowledge of and the ability to apply child protection and health and safety procedures Knowledge and understanding of children’s development 0-5years. Knowledge of curr