Nursery deputy manager

We are currently looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager at our wonderful nursery. Our nursery is a thriving and rapidly growing nursery looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and motivational second Deputy Manager to join our management team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our management team and to oversee a nursery in the absence of the manager, where we focus on encouraging children to be children, learning through fun and engaging play. You will be working with a dedicated team in a caring, family friendly, characterful and stimulating environment which is inviting to children, parents and staff. Our people are what make our family great. We see childcare as a profession, not just a job. So whatever level you are at in your childcare career, we rsquo;ll always encourage you to take on new opportunities and challenges ndash; we want our teams to be the best! Whilst all our settings are different, they all share the same values and ethos; working together to inspire your world. Children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a princess one day to astronaut the next, no two days are ever the same! JOB DUTIES * To operate alongside the direction of the Manager, deputizing as required. * Adhere to policies and procedures implemented by Banana Moon Franchise, ensuring relevant legislation is met. * Maintain and promote the brand of Banana Moon Franchise. * Having key holder responsibility, ensuring security is maintained at all times, including the opening up and the closing of the nursery at the end of the day. * Deal with complaints (verbal/written), recording and responding within the set time frame and reporting to governing bodies and Head Office where warranted. * Assist with Head Office Quality Improvement Visits and Inspections and support staff and Manager to action all recommendations within the agreed time scale. * Ensure ratios are in line with policy and staff rotas are financially astute. * Responsible for admissions in line with the admissions procedure accurately updating the nursery management software system as necessary