Company Overview: The Opportunity Hub UK is currently recruiting for a Deputy Nursery Manager position on behalf of a prestigious childcare provider in London. With a strong commitment to providing high-quality care and fostering a stimulating learning environment, our client strives to ensure that every child reaches their full potential under their care. Job Overview: As Deputy Manager, you will play a pivotal role in providing exceptional care and learning experiences for children while ensuring a safe and supportive environment. You will work closely with the Nursery Manager to support the team and uphold outstanding practices in accordance with statutory frameworks. Here's what you'll be doing:Assuming managerial responsibilities in the absence of the Nursery Manager, ensuring the smooth operation of the setting.Ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures, and practices to maintain high standards of care and safety.Understanding and implementing safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures effectively.Demonstrating sound knowledge of security procedures related to child drop-off and collection.Ensuring adherence to Data Protection Policy at all times.Description of Duties:Leading, guiding, and supporting the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum across all age ranges.Planning learning objectives for children in line with the EYFS, fostering a stimulating learning environment indoors and outdoors.Developing strategies to improve staff practices and supporting them with training needs.Monitoring planning systems and staff knowledge, ensuring all mandatory paperwork is completed accurately.Facilitating working partnerships with parents/carers and promoting the setting to new and existing families.Supporting staff and children during inspections, implementing required changes as needed.Handling complaints and concerns in a professional manner and supporting the transition process effectively.Human Resources:Providing constructive feedback and delivering staff training to promote professional development.Maintaining clear and accurate records, including staff records and financial data management.Supporting recruitment processes and ensuring a balanced staff team through safe recruitment policies.Ensuring clear communication regarding managerial decisions to all staff members.Conducting staff personal development reviews and supervision when required.Daily Jobs/Paperwork to Oversee:Ensuring adequate staffing levels and adherence to adult-to-child ratios at the start of each day.Overseeing and auditing all required administration and operational plans for effective and safe nursery operation.Here are the skills you'll need:Preferably a Degree in childcare or minimum NVQ Level 3, or equivalent qualification.At least 5 years of post-qualifying experience, including 2 years managing and supervising staff in an early years setting.Strong knowledge and understanding of the EYFS curriculum, child protection procedures, and health and safety legislation.Excellent staff management skills with the ability to lead, inspire, guide, and motivate others.Proficiency in IT and computer software for financial purposes, record-keeping, and childcare management.Demonstrable commitment to personal and professional development to enhance performance in the role.Additional Information:All our nurseries are open from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM daily, year-round, except for bank holidays and a week between Christmas and New Year.Staff uniform is provided, and all positions are subject to DBS checks and referencing.Health and Social Care qualifications are not considered full childcare qualifications for nursery staff ratios.Level 2 practitioners will have the opportunity to train up to Level 3.Additional benefits include discounted childcare, full induction with ongoing training and support, health and well-being support, gym membership, free uniform, bike to work scheme, additional day off for birthday, staff inset days, and paid Christmas event.Advantages of Pursuing a Career in this Sector: Joining the childcare sector offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on children's lives while contributing to their holistic development. It provides a fulfilling career path where dedication, innovation, and enthusiasm are valued traits. Additionally, the sector offers opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth, fostering personal and career development in a supportive environment. By embracing the role of Deputy Manager, you become an essential leader within a team dedicated to delivering exceptional care and educational experiences to children, ensuring they thrive and reach their full potential.....Read more...
Day Shift Engineer - Client Direct - Banking Environment - London - £44,000 + bonus + AP Training 📍 About the Role: Exciting opportunity to work In House / Client Direct for a very well known financial institution in London. My client is looking for a Day Shift Maintenance Engineer to be based across 2 critical / commercial buildings next to each other in London. The successful candidates will be electrically or mechanically biased (C&G / NVQ) with a proven track record in commercial building maintenance, ideally within a critical site (i.e. Bank, Data centre, Blue chip office etc). Working with the maintenance team on site, he or she will be required to carry out mechanical, electrical and fabric maintenance to the following. In return the company is offering a competitive package of £44,000 + 10% bonus + AP Training and AP allowance once training complete. 💼 What’s in it for you? Up to £44,000 + 10% bonus£750 HV / £750 LV or £750 Mechanical AP payment~£3,000 call out allowance after site familiarisation (1 in 7 call out + 2x hourly rate if called out)Overtime available at 2x rate on weekdays and weekendsHV/LV or Mechanical AP Training 10% Pension contribution from employer26 shifts holidayPrivate Health Insurance Dental PlanInterest Free Season Ticket LoanLife insurance 4x salaryA lot of progression available 🕒 Working Hours: Day Shift (10 hour shifts)3 on, 1 off, 3 on, 3 off, 4 on, 7 off, 4 on, 3 off Later start on Saturdays & Sundays 🔧 Key Responsibilities: Ensure that Planned Preventative Maintenance & Reactive maintenance is carried out to all client assets through operation of Planned Preventative Maintenance System.Ensure that plant faults and defects are swiftly remedied to maintain the plant in serviceable order at all times.Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out maintenance of the above plant.Ensure that comprehensive maintenance records are completed in the form of job sheets.Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared, reviewed and utilized for all tasks (PPM and reactive) carried out to ensure safe working practices.Lighting (Small installation, Fault-finding, Lamping, Changing ballast's, Control panel, Power distribution)Emergency lightingAir Conditioning - Air Handling Units / Fan Coil Unit (Filter changes, cleaning)Chillers - Re-setWater Treatment (Temperature checks / Not dosing)Monitor mechanical plantPumps, motorsBMS System - Monitor (i.e. Hot & Colds)Undertake all allocated tasks and perform them in a timely and professional manner.Be proactive in identifying and reporting faults with building services equipment and take steps to resolve them.Be proactive to ensure all H&S issues are reported/escalated as required.Maintain informal communications with Client staff members related to service levels and issues.Report service affecting issued to the site management team for formal communication with the client.Remain flexible with regard to site attendance and tasks undertaken within personal competency.Be fully aware of relevant Health and Safety and general legislative matters.Escort specialist subcontractors ✅ Requirements: Electrically or Mechanically qualified Level 3 / HNC / HNDYou must be able to provide copies of your trade certificates (Essential)Will need to pass security clearance A proven track record in commercial building maintenanceAn understanding of critical plant: Chillers, HVAC, UPS systems, Cooling Towers etcExcellent customer skills Ideally multi skilled Highly desirable (Not essential) High Voltage - Experience / Qualification - Current 📩 Ready to Apply? Send your CV to Charlie@cbwstaffingsolutions.comOr call 0203 583 3099 and ask for Charlie to learn more!....Read more...
