Compassionate Nursery deputy manager with experience in early years childcare planning and delivery. Engages children using excellent communication and interpersonal skills to maximise enjoyment. Develops safe, nurturing learning environments for home-from-home care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Administrative assistant/Deputy Manager
Gemma Stevens
Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire
03.2015 - Current
Created and maintained welcoming, safe and tidy space to promote children's development.
Tailored activities to make use of resources and engage all children based on their age, interests and abilities.
Oversaw key group of children and kept detailed progress observations.
Reported children's development and progress to parents and caregivers.
Reviewed staff performance regularly to maintain safe, compliant care.
Supervised and coached staff to deliver high-quality child care provisions.
Developed trusting relationships with children, parents and staff.
Safeguarded children appropriately to meet legal requirements.
Provided printing, photocopying scanning support to colleagues.
Kept and maintained accurate filing system for preservation of office information.
Ordered stock and supplies from trusted and cost-effective suppliers to meet office needs.
Agency staff member
Draefern House
Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire
02.2015 - 03.2015
Removed used towels and bedding, replaced with new and reset spaces to professional standards.
Made beds and changed sheets and pillow cases to hotel standards.
Used vacuum cleaners and associated accessories to clean various floor surfaces to customer specifications.
Scrubbed and sanitised toilets, sinks and kitchen fixtures for high quality finish.
Cleaned and dried windows, mirrors and glass surfaces.
Kept floors clean with regular sweeping, vacuuming and mopping.
Sales assistant
Munro Ventures
Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire
03.2014 - 01.2015
Maintained knowledge of products and features to provide recommendations to customers.
Built rapport with new and existing customers to boost client retention.
Fostered positive relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and retention.
Helped customers obtain specialised help for refunds and exchanges.
Administrative assistant
Trent Skip Hire
Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire
07.2013 - 12.2013
Planned and scheduled meetings, creating agendas and minutes as needed.
Acted as main contact for staff and clients.
Kept adequate office supplies on hand to support staff and business requirements.
Created and maintained logical and orderly digital filing system for impeccable record keeping.
Provided printing, photocopying scanning support to colleagues.
Organised tasks by level of urgency and importance to make best of use time and resources.
Nursery Practitioner
Balderton Village Day Nursery
Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire
12.2010 - 06.2013
Developed activities to stimulate children's educational engagement.
Handled nappy changes and baby feeding while keeping detailed log sheets.
Reported children's development and progress to parents and caregivers.
Oversaw key group of children and kept detailed progress observations.
Supervised and supported children during meal times with strict attention to detail to mitigate risks.
Planned creative activities to motivate and inspire children.
Maintained clean, safe play environments, disinfecting toys and surfaces regularly.
Promoted emotional and social development of children, encouraging learning through play and sensory activities.
Education
GCSEs - English, Drama, History
The Grove Comprehensive
Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire
09.2003 - 07.2008
NVQ Level 3 - Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Newark Collage
09.2009 - 07.2010
Level 2 key skills in ICT and Maths - key skills
Newark Collage
Newark on Trent
09.2009 - 07.2010
Level 3 Award for Special Educational Needs -
School improvement Liverpool
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
12.2018 - 12.2019
Skills
Health and safety compliance
Child protection and safeguarding
Behaviour management
OFSTED standards
Parental involvement strategies
Leadership
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Level 3 Award for Special Educational Needs -
School improvement Liverpool
12.2018 - 12.2019
Administrative assistant/Deputy Manager
Gemma Stevens
03.2015 - Current
Agency staff member
Draefern House
02.2015 - 03.2015
Sales assistant
Munro Ventures
03.2014 - 01.2015
Administrative assistant
Trent Skip Hire
07.2013 - 12.2013
Nursery Practitioner
Balderton Village Day Nursery
12.2010 - 06.2013
NVQ Level 3 - Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools