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NHS Grampian operates 2 nurseries in Aberdeen providing a total of 155 childcare places aged from 6 months to 5 years. Through the provision of this service the Nursery service supports the recruitment and retention of key healthcare staff.
We are pleased to offer applicants the opportunity to apply for one of two posts as a Deputy Nursery Manager within one of our NHS Grampian Nurseries. Currently we have one vacancy at Woodend Nursery, and a further vacancy at Little Acorns Day Nursery. The successful applicants will be responsible for supporting service delivery, management of the staff team and ensuring quality of care to children aged from 6 months up to 5 year. Woodend Nursery caters for 47 children and Little Acorns Day Nursery caters for 108 children.
Applicants should have relevant experience of successfully supporting and managing a childcare setting, team working and development, auditing, and a full understanding of all relevant documentation and its implementation within a childcare setting. The Deputy Nursery Manager should have had experience of effective staff management and budgetary experience.
Applicants should have the following qualifications as per the SSSC requirements for the Deputy Manager role; SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF Level 7 or HNC Childhood Practice, obtained or be working towards the BA Childhood Practice or SQA Professional Development Award Childhood Practice (360 credits at SCQF Level 9)
The role is full time, flexibility between the working hours of 6.30 a.m.-6.00 p.m. is required.
Informal enquiries are welcome, please contact Ann Robertson, NHSG Childcare Co-ordinator/ Nursery Manager, 01224 557828 or by email ann.robertson2@nhs.scot. Interviews will be held 8th February 2022.
Closing Date: 28th January 2022