Deputy Nursery Manager

Job Title: Nursery Deputy Manager & SENCO Lead

Location: Syon Nursery, Isleworth

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Reports to: Nursery Manager

Hours: Monday - Friday 40 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

We’re looking for a Nursery Deputy Head/SENCO to join our brand new team at Syon Nursery. 

We are recruiting for a Nursery Deputy Head/SENCO that will play a critical role in the overall development of our brand-new nursery and the service. This is a specialist nursery for children with neurodevelopmental conditions associated with Autism, and the Deputy Head will be the key point of contact for the regions clinical and wellbeing team and will be integral to embedding a therapeutically informed approach into the curriculum and culture of the nursery.

Our nursery wants a responsible, friendly, and thoughtful individual who has a passion for caring for and ultimately, making a difference to young lives. The successful candidate must have extensive knowledge of EYFS and child development and will be able to communicate effectively.

Qualifications and experience required:

Level 3 SENCO award or willingness to undertake award

NVQ Level 3 in childcare/early years or equivalent

Ability to plan workloads and set priorities

Ability to communicate effectively

The belief that all children deserve a life of choice and opportunity

Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all children

Ability to work successfully with children with SEND

About the Nursery

Syon Manor Nursery is due to open in February 2022. The Nursery will specialise in providing both care and education for children with neurodevelopmental diversity and will be closely support by our established regional clinical and wellbeing team. The Nursery will initially open with a small number of Children and will steadily grow to a maximum capacity of 45.

About us:

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to children, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

Why join us?

We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment and the chance to be part of a fantastic multidisciplinary team, who work hard and support each other to deliver personalised, bespoke education & care. Our benefits package includes free parking, shopping discounts and cashback via our ‘Rewards Hub’, and access to content on mindfulness, fitness, recipes and much more as part of our ‘Your Wellbeing Matters’ programme.

Benefits include:

Your wellbeing matters hub

Clear progression pathways – If your goal is to progress, let us know and we can put in place a career pathway for you to reach your goal.

In house Learning and Talent team to help support your career goals

Continuous Professional Development platform to use from anywhere

Discounted Gym membership

Access to 1000's of Shopping discounts

Dedicated multi-disciplinary staff teams to learn from and support you.

Local incentives

Earn £1000 as an employee by referring a friend

As well as opportunities for internal promotion, you will have access to high-quality Continuing Professional Development to help pursue your own personal goals. We also offer accredited training programmes including Diplomas and NVQs, supplemented by ongoing learning opportunities.

Ultimately, all of our roles give you the opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference.

Options Autism is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS.