Alison Pearcy
Bournemouth,Dorset
Summary
Dedicated Deputy Nursery Manager with over 30 years experience in childcare, administration, and management. Proficient in communicating, both verbally and written, and highly effective in undertaking administrative tasks. Excellent organisational skills. Known for knowledge of word processing and maintaining high standards throughout the nursery. Friendly, compassionate and nurturing, developing safe environments for staff and children. Committed to CPD with a passion for learning new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
31
31
years of professional experience
Work history
Deputy nursery manager
Queens Park Montessori Day Nursery
Bournemouth, Dorset
03.1996 - Current
- Working effectively both as a team member and individually, problem solving and using initiative, successfully prioritising and delivering on tasks with tight deadlines.
- Supporting Nursery Manager in various administrative duties to ensure smooth operations, including creating regular email newsletters, updating nursery website, organising nursery trips, organising office space, etc.
- Using technology to assist in admin tasks - Microsoft office, printing, photocopying, and scanning.
- Designing and implementing an engaging curriculum for preschool children based on age, interests and abilities, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Developing trusting relationships with children, parents and staff, providing excellent communication and customer service.
- Running the nursery in the manager's absence, using critical thinking to evaluate solutions and make decisions as required.
- Adapting activities to cater for diverse needs of children, ensuring inclusivity at all times and fostering a nurturing environment.
- Providing effective leadership for staff, holding regular supervisory meetings to review staff performance.
- Observing children on a regular basis and updating individual online learning journals with excellent system knowledge.
- Tracking key children's progress in order to create next steps in their learning. Submitting written reports to parents detailing progress and development of children.
- Contributing to team meetings with ideas for continuous improvement, taking minutes and distributing to the team.
- As Health and Safety representative, ensuring safety of children and staff by creating risk assessments and regularly monitoring their effectiveness.
- Developing, reviewing and updating all policies and procedures, adhering to OFSTED regulations.
- Assisting in recruitment processes, contributing to a skilled and competent workforce.
- Stock taking and ordering supplies.
- Attending regular CPD training to further knowledge in child development and any other interests.
- Liaising with external professional bodies (Health Visitors, Early Years Development Officer, Ofsted, SALT) for excellent care continuity.
- Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer - Creating and maintaining individual safeguarding files and liaising with social services as required.
Bank Nursery Staff
Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Poole, Dorset
01.1996 - 03.1996
- Assisting in the care of children from babies to preschool.
Electronic assembler
M&S Windings
Poole, Dorset
06.1995 - 12.1995
- Work from home position.
- Winding coils.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Early Years Care and Education
City and Guilds
Bournemouth 10.1999 - 01.2001
Paediatric nursing degree
University of Surrey
Guildford 10.1994 - 05.1995
BTEC National Diploma - Science (Health Studies)
Bournemouth and Poole College of Further Education
Poole 09.1992 - 07.1994
GCSEs -
Oakmead secondary school
Bournemouth 05.1991 - 05.1992
Skills
- Between 50-60 WPM with excellent typing accuracy
- Excellent understanding of technology, especially Microsoft Word
- Quick learner with a passion for information technology and learning new skills
- Child observation and assessment
- Knowledge of Ofsted standards
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Staff management, including conducting performance reviews
- Parental and outside agency communication
- Risk assessment and policy co-creator
- Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Data protection regulations compliance (GDPR)
- Recruitment and interviewing experience
- Efficient time management skills
- Health and Safety lead
- First Aid trained
- Early years curriculum knowledge
References
References available upon request.
Certifications
- Paediatric first aid trained - August 2024
- Enhanced DBS certification (on the update system)
Timeline
NVQ Level 3 - Early Years Care and Education
City and Guilds
10.1999 - 01.2001
Deputy nursery manager
Queens Park Montessori Day Nursery
03.1996 - Current
Bank Nursery Staff
Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
01.1996 - 03.1996
Electronic assembler
M&S Windings
06.1995 - 12.1995
Paediatric nursing degree
University of Surrey
10.1994 - 05.1995
BTEC National Diploma - Science (Health Studies)
Bournemouth and Poole College of Further Education
09.1992 - 07.1994
GCSEs -
Oakmead secondary school
05.1991 - 05.1992