Full Time Deputy Manager
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I have worked in childcare for over 15 years. I love seeing children develop & grow into little people. I feel so proud when I see them learning from myself and staff that I manage. I started my career in a private nursery setting as an assistant.
I went to college on Saturdays for 2 years to achieve my qualifications. I worked my way up through the nursery to become a room leader and 3rd in charge of the setting. After 5 years I left the nursery to become a nanny.
I nannied for 8 years in various locations in the UK and in Europe. In 2019 I went to work as a nanny/PA in Germany & Luxembourg. This was an amazing experience. In early 2020, I came home due to covid.
I continued my nanny work in the UK. In 2022, I became a mother myself to my beautiful daughter. I returned to work in July 2023 as a Nursery Deputy Manager. I am a very organized person who is able to prioritize my workload.
I work great as part of a team but also work well alone. I am a confident, bubbly person who loves meeting new people & learning new skills.
Full Time Deputy Manager at College Town Montessori Nursery (2023-07 – Present)
I ensure a smooth running of the setting. The children are my priority, I always ensure they are happy, safe and well looked after. I open the setting first in the mornings and lock up last in the evenings.
I oversee all the staff and ensure they are happy with the daily set up. If the staff have any issues, they are able to come and talk to me. I will always offer an ear to listen to personal problems or I will help to resolve any work-related issues.
I have strong managerial skills, including managing staff. I support staff with their training and any queries they may have about it. I support within all the rooms daily. I work closely with parents to answer any queries they may have.
I raise and send out the monthly invoices and am on hand to support any issues there may be from their invoices. I do our weekly rotas ensuring we are sticking to the ratios. I interview potential new staff and do tours for potential new parents.
I support my manager with staff supervisions. I oversee our monthly budgets and ensure we stick within them. I am the site DSL, fire Marshall and head of health and safety. I support with staff meetings.
Full Time Nanny/PA at West Family (2020-05 – 2022-02)
Providing full-time childcare/housekeeping/PA duties for two children (Girl 4, Boy 2). I would drive them both to separate schools then return to the house to carry out child related duties. This would include the children's cooking, cleaning, washing, ironing, changing bed sheets, weekly food shop, organizing afterschool clubs & holiday club activities.
I would then collect both children from their separate schools & take them to any afterschool clubs or playdates we have arranged before returning home to continue with the evening routine which included bath time, stories & putting the children to bed. I also managed the family calendar to ensure there was no clashes in plans as the parents were very busy.
Full Time Nanny/Family PA at Volkov Family (2019-01 – 2020-04)
Providing full-time childcare five days a week for two children, both girls; aged 3 years & 6 months old upon hire. The main reason for my hire was to teach the children to speak English. Alongside this, I encouraged play dates with other English children to improve their language.
I would walk the children to & from school & nursery. I'd collect from nursery at lunch time. Cooking healthy meals for the children. Taking the youngest swimming, playdates, play groups & to the park.
I would continue to encourage the eldest to use the toilet & helped the youngest with potty training. They both needed continuous encouragement with manners, the use of the toilet unaided & to wash their hands afterwards, help with getting themselves dressed, sharing & taking turns. I also accompanied them on family holidays.
Alongside my nanny duties, I would provide PA support to my boss. I would plan his diary, arrange meetings, book flights & accommodation & organise transport. I ensured he has free days to spend with the children.
Full Time Temporary Nanny at Beckley Family (2016-01 – 2018-12)
Providing full-time temporary childcare four days a week for two children, a girl aged 6 & a boy aged 3. Walking them to & from school & nursery. I collected the youngest from nursery at lunch time.
Cooking healthy meals for the children. Taking them to swimming lessons & after school activities. Organizing play dates when possible. Continue to encourage manners, to use the toilet unaided & to wash their hands & help them to dress themselves.
I also helped the youngest prepare for school by encouraging reading, writing & letter recognition.
Full Time Room Leader/3rd in charge of the setting at Building Blocks Nursery (2010-04 – 2015-12)
Provided full-time childcare to children of various ages (6 months – 9 years old). I started in the 'nursery school' room as an assistant with children ages 3-4 years old. I started studying at college for my qualifications.
I then moved into our 'baby unit' with children between the ages of 6 months – 18 months old as a Junior EYP (early years practitioner). I then moved into the 'toddlers' room' where I became a room leader. These children were between the ages of 18 months – 2 years old.
I then moved to the 'pre-school room' to continue being a room leader. The children were between the ages of 2 years – 3 years. As well as being in charge of the children in my care I was also in charge of all the staff underneath me.
I would do weekly and monthly planning as well as planning for my key children and focus groups. I would also oversee all other staffs planning. I would help arrange parent's evenings & write reports.
I would organize weekly swimming lessons, ballet and sports lessons.
NVQ Level 2 in Children's & Young People's Workforce
Diploma Level 3 in Children & Young People's Workforce (Early Learning & Childcare)
BTEC Level 2 in Employment Responsibilities & Rights in Health, Social Care & Children & Young People's Settings
