Alison Mccarthy
London,Hammersmith and Fulham
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in managing Ofsted inspections and a strong commitment to child protection. Demonstrates exceptional time management skills and the ability to delegate tasks effectively. Serves as a designated safeguarding lead, ensuring robust communication with parents and maintaining high standards of child safety. Holds a Level 3 Food and Hygiene certification, with practical experience in kitchen operations, and possesses an excellent understanding of children's allergies. Completed first aid training, underscoring a commitment to health and safety in all environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Deputy manager
Bright Horizons
London, Hammersmith and Fulham
09.2011 - Current
- Health and Safety checks, risk assessments, hygiene standards.
- Supported staff training programmes to improve performance.
- Guided junior staff to foster professional growth and development.
- Encouraged team morale through effective communication and feedback systems.
- supported team with observations and next steps, for all children
- Day to day running ensuring the nursery operates smoothly, safety, and efficiently
- Taking full responsibility for the nursery in the managers absence
- managing staff rotas, maintaining records, enrolments and inquires.
Education
NVQ Level 3 -
Hurlingham school
London 09.1978 - 06.1983
Skills
- I have had lots of experience dealing with ofsted inspections
- I am very good at time keeping and ensuring task are met
- Strong delegating abilities
- strong commitment to child protection
- strong communication with parents
- designated safeguarding lead
- level 3 food and hygiene, I have covered in the kitchen when chef is off
- excellence understanding of children's allergies
- first aid completed
Timeline
Deputy manager
Bright Horizons
09.2011 - Current
NVQ Level 3 -
Hurlingham school
09.1978 - 06.1983