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Nursery Deputy Manager and SENCO
Nursery Deputy Manager and SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator)
Overview
Holy Cross Pre-school Nursery and Kids’ Club is dedicated to providing the best possible learning experience for children in a caring and friendly environment while embedding our ethos of carere, nurturing and inspiring.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment practices, including:
- Satisfactory references
- Identity checks
- Enhanced DBS check
Job Purpose
The role of the Nursery Deputy Manager and SENCO is to lead and take responsibility for the:
- Day-to-day running of the setting in the absence of the Manager
- Support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), in accordance with the EYFS and SEN Code of Practice
- Delivery of the highest standards of childcare
Benefits
- Term-time only
- 1 paid Well-being day per academic year
- Robust training and CPD
- Up to 5 inset days per academic year
- Competitive salary with SEN allowance
Role & Responsibilities
Childcare & Managerial
- Work in collaboration with the nursery manager to:
- Promote ethical values and provide a child-centred, safe, and stimulating environment
- Ensure individual needs of every child are met
- Uphold safeguarding, Ofsted, local authority guidance, health & safety, and equal opportunities
- Oversee Statutory Framework for Early Years Foundation Stage and welfare compliance
- Partner with local childcare/education providers, health professions, and agencies
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Operational accountability in the Manager’s absence:
- Maintain day-to-day organisational and operational standards
- Develop and maintain child progress review procedures
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Staff development & leadership:
- Role model high-standard childcare
- Lead an empowering staff team
- Support a parent liaison program
SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator)
Leadership & Coordination
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Lead SEN provision across the nursery, ensuring compliance with:
- SEN Code of Practice
- Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
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Coordinate SEND support:
- Identify, monitor, and support children with additional needs
- Ensure timely interventions are planned and evaluated
Partnerships & Collaboration
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Build strong parent/carer collaboration for individual child needs
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Liaise with external professionals (Speech & Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists, Health Visitors, Local Authority SEND)
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Develop, deliver, and review Individualised Support Plans (ISPs)
Staff Support & Training
- Guide teams on inclusive, high-quality teaching
- Provide coaching/training to enhance SEND confidence
- Ensure confidentiality in all records compliant with statutory requirements
Ongoing Improvement & Wellbeing
- Monitor children’s progress and adapt support accordingly
- Maintain an ethos of equality, safeguarding, inclusion, and positive welfare
- Stay updated on SEND best practices and legislation
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HR Support
Team & Professional Development
- Lead the team with professionalism
- Foster staff training and career growth
- Conduct documented one-to-one meetings & appraisals
- Ensure safer recruitment procedures are followed
- Balance staffing levels and turnover management
Finance & Budget
- Support the Manager in:
- Maintaining occupancy levels
- Long-term financial forecasting for the nursery’s success
- Cost-effective budget management
- Adhering to charging policies
- Processing termly invoices & payroll
- Submitting funding applications as required
Marketing & External Engagement
Brand & Community Relations
- Develop and promote the nursery’s marketing plan
- Represent the nursery at community events
- Maintain a positive public image
Customer Satisfaction & Open Days
- Manage communications with parents to promote feedback and satisfaction
Facilities & Safety
Operations & Compliance
- Manage stock/procurement processes
- Ensure stock health/safety and cleanliness
- Oversee asset maintenance
- Implement dietary & allergy requirements collaborations with the school kitchen
- Conduct regular facility audits
Paperwork & Compliance
- Maintain Safeguarding and record-keeping standards strictly
- Recommend equipment/purchases to meet educational needs
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