Deputy Manager of Children Centre Services- North London

Are you a passionate Deputy Manager looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Manager to work in Childcare & Children Centre Services based in The North London area.

Pay Rates: £27.81 - £36.40 per hour Umbrella Rate

Information the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Deputy Childcare & Children Centre Services Manager to join a busy Early Help & Prevention service within a local authority setting.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated childcare professional with strong leadership experience within Early Years, Nursery or Children Centre services.

About the Role

Working closely with the Executive Head of Childcare Services, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of childcare services across local authority-maintained nursery provisions, ensuring the delivery of high-quality early education and childcare services.

The successful candidate will support the leadership and operational management of the centres and deputise for senior management when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the management and daily operation of childcare and children centre services
• Assist in ensuring compliance with Ofsted requirements and safeguarding standards
• Lead, supervise and support childcare staff including performance management and mentoring
• Monitor children’s development and support planning for next steps in learning
• Support budget monitoring and administration processes
• Lead on sickness monitoring procedures in line with council policies
• Support safeguarding procedures and child welfare responsibilities
• Manage admissions and support vulnerable children accessing free entitlement places
• Contribute to self-evaluation and Nursery Development Plans
• Work flexibly across multiple sites within the borough when required

Essential Requirements:

• Experience working within an Early Years or Childcare setting
• Knowledge of Ofsted inspections and childcare regulations
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child development
• Knowledge of EYFS, SEN Code of Practice and Children Act legislation
• Experience supervising or leading staff teams
• Strong communication, conflict resolution and organisational skills
• IT skills including Microsoft Office and database systems
• A current enhanced DBS registered on the update service.
• Right to Work in the UK- No restrictions

What we offer:

• 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area
• 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme
• Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact out Team on 0208 514 9136 or email careteam@4recruitmentservices.com.