Poulami Dey
Welwyn Garden City,HRT
Summary
A versatile professional with a diverse background in nursery management, early childhood education, and support services, eager to transition into new career opportunities. With a solid foundation in childcare and a commitment to continuous learning, I possess adaptable skills that can be applied across various industries. My experience in leadership, regulatory compliance, and team collaboration, coupled with a proactive approach to personal and professional development, positions me as a valuable asset ready to embark on new challenges and contribute to the success of any organisation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Nursery Manager
Starjumps Nursery
05.2019 - Current
- Collaborated closely with the Nursery Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the nursery, creating a cohesive environment that prioritizes the well-being of children, parents, and staff, ultimately resulting in the delivery of high-quality childcare
- Took a proactive role in managing occupancy, ensuring effective utilization to maximize capacity and contribute to the nursery's financial success
- Actively assisted in setting and achieving nursery goals, monitoring progress against targets, and maintaining a minimum good standard in line with Early Years Foundation Stage requirements
- Committed to compliance by surpassing Ofsted regulations, consistently meeting and exceeding standards to ensure the highest level of care throughout the nursery
- Vigilant in monitoring safeguarding issues, following local authority procedures, and providing daily feedback to the Nursery Manager to address any complaints or situations that may be detrimental to the company
- Prepared for Ofsted inspections, aiming for at least a minimum good grade and implementing recommendations made by inspectors
- Ensured clear communication of responsibilities to staff, promoting effective teamwork and maintaining professionalism while efficiently managing time, prioritizing tasks, and delegating responsibilities within the management team
- Contributed to the development of new ideas and stayed updated on current childcare issues
- Actively participated in regular meetings with the Nursery Manager, engaging in discussions on nursery developments, standards, policies, and procedures
- Conducted interviews and participated in the recruitment process alongside the manager to select suitable candidates for the company's staffing needs
- Managed staffing ratios, recruitment processes, and the induction of new staff in compliance with company policies, employment legislation, and Ofsted requirements
- Maintained accurate personnel records, monitored and developed the work of the staff team, and implemented the company's supervision and appraisal system
- Effectively addressed poor performance through agreed action plans, managed grievance and disciplinary matters, and fostered positive working relationships through regular staff meetings and open communication
- Managed staff annual leave requests, monitored sickness and unauthorized absence, reporting findings and proposals to HR
- Established professional relationships with colleagues in other nurseries to contribute to a collaborative childcare community
- Ensured the nursery was fully resourced to comply with Early Years Foundation Stage and Health & Safety legislation
- Responsible for maintaining meticulous records of orders, invoices, receipts, returns, and issues in a format that is audit-ready
- Directed all staff members to manage the procurement process effectively, including ordering stocks of food appropriately, overseeing the checking and inspection of deliveries, and ensuring the secure and proper rotation of stock
- Regulated the formal stock check and maintained an accurate record of stock levels
- Examined the prices of suppliers and maintained a high standard of quality while adhering to the agreed-upon budget for stock purchases
- Maintained a close liaison with the Finance Manager to ensure precise food record-keeping in accordance with financial probity standards.
Deputy Nursery Manager (Secondment)
Starjumps Nursery
05.2018 - Current
- Promoted high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources, and experiences offered to children
- Ensured that all children attending the nursery received rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development
- Ensured that practice and provision in the nursery met the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Kept children safe and ensured staff understood and followed Safeguarding Procedures
- Promoted and facilitated partnerships with parents/carers and other family members
- Supported the development of good practice with regards to special needs and inclusion
- Created and maintained a culture of self-evaluation and reflective practice throughout the nursery
- Supported the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day operation to ensure the health and safety of the children, their parents, carers, the team, and any visitors to the nursery
- Adhered to all health and safety policies and procedures
- Ensured the nursery remained compliant in respect of suitably trained staff with relevant first aid qualifications
- Assisted the Nursery Manager with the effective day-to-day management of the nursery, including paperwork, induction procedures for new staff, and supervision and support of all staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality childcare practice
- Developed open and positive working relationships with staff
- Assisted the Nursery Manager with administrative duties associated with the management of the nursery, such as maintaining records on children and families, ordering equipment, maintaining inventories, and keeping personnel records
- Adhered to all company policies and procedures, including diversity and equal opportunities
- Undertook any other duties as reasonably requested by line management
- Maintained effective methods of communication with children, staff, parents, and carers
- Attended meetings as required.
Senior Nursery Nurse
Starjumps Nursery
12.2017 - 04.2018
- Ensured a high standard of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care and development for children placed in the setting
- Ensured the implementation of Health and Safety policies and procedures by all staff and users
- Completed tasks delegated by my Manager in an efficient manner
- Implemented the daily routine in the base room, ensuring all requirements of the Statutory Framework were met
- Acted as a key person, providing professional support to parents, carers, and other staff in conjunction with my manager
- Established and maintained a safe and healthy environment throughout the center
- Was aware of the social, intellectual, physical, and emotional well-being of the children, provided appropriate fun and stimulating experiences to encourage independence and child-initiated learning
- Participated in curriculum planning and implementation, providing an effective learning environment, meeting OFSTED requirements and the EYFS
- Updated allocated individual development records, maintaining confidentiality at all times, such as assessment records and children's Care Plans
- Undertook appropriate continuous professional development and participated in team meetings, such as staff and room meetings within and outside working hours
- Responsible for updating registers, activity plans, accident records, etc., and carried out administration tasks as appropriate, such as answering telephone calls
- Administered first aid and prescription medication when necessary, following set guidelines within the appropriate policies and procedures
- Worked within agreed policies and procedures
- Encouraged parental involvement and support for the nursery
- Worked closely with the manager in the ordering of materials and equipment
- Ensured the physical well-being of the child by meeting individual care and needs (e.g., nappy changing, toilet training, hygiene, clothing, and application of sun cream)
- Answered doors, greeted visitors, parents/carers in an appropriate manner, ensuring identification at all times
- Gave information regarding the daycare or passed enquiries onto my manager as appropriate
- Ensured the base room was tidied and set up for the following session.
Nursery Nurse
Starjumps Nursery
09.2017 - 11.2017
- Supervised the team and organized the daily team rota when requested by my Manager
- Prepared the children's records in my group and instituted reviews for parents/carers
- Worked with parents/carers of all children to achieve full integration in the Setting
- Foresee the needs of all children and give physical, emotional, intellectual guidance as appropriate
- Supported all staff and engaged in a good staff team
- Liaised with and supported parents/carers and other family members
- Liaised with other professionals like Speech and language therapists associated with the Setting
- Attended monthly staff meetings outside working hours
- Undertook certain domestic jobs within the Setting, like preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, and other duties and responsibilities as determined by the manager
- Ensured good standards of hygiene and cleanliness were maintained at all times and was responsible for the Health and safety standards appropriate for the needs of young children
- Recorded accidents in the accident book
- Ensured confidentiality of information received
- Developed and maintained good relationships and communications with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring needs
- Ensured child was collected by someone known to Setting
- Actively promoted and supported the safeguarding of children and young people in the workplace, ensuring that all staff and volunteers observed Setting policies and procedures to keep children safe from harm.
Nursery Nurse
Ripon Park Pre-School
12.2015 - 07.2017
- Prepared the children's records in my group and reviews for parents, in conjunction with my Manager
- Worked alongside parents of special needs children and gave physical, emotional, intellectual guidance as appropriate
- Supported all staff and engaged in a good staff team
- Liaised with and supported parents and other family members
- Attended staff meetings outside working hours
- Undertook certain domestic jobs within the Nursery, such as preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment
- Attended out of working hours activities, such as training, staff meetings, parent's evenings, and Christmas activities
- Recorded accidents/incidents in the books provided
- Ensured child was collected by someone known to the setting
- Respected the confidentiality of information received
- Developed my role within the team and participated in the training program.
Nursery Assistant
Ripon Park Pre-School
09.2014 - 11.2015
- Set up the room, settled in newcomers, and contributed to a planned program of activities suitable to the age range of children in conjunction with other staff
- Kept a proper record of achievement file on key children for parents/carers
- Worked alongside parents/carers of special needs children to provide full integration in the Setting
- Supported all staff and engaged in a good staff team
- Upheld standards within the Setting by adhering to all policies and procedures
- Attended all out of working hours activities, such as training, monthly staff meetings, parents/carers evenings, Christmas party, etc.
Teaching Assistant
Ludwick Nursery School
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Volunteered, supporting teachers in the children's activities and helping children with settling in, reading storybooks, playing different activities, supervising at break times and lunchtime
- Assisted in one-to-one observations and helped out in the office when required.
Play Worker
Adonai Kids Club
02.2011 - 07.2011
- Collected children from schools, prepared snacks for children, helped children with homework, and supervised children outside and inside.
Teaching Assistant
Ludwick Nursery School
09.2010 - 03.2011
- Volunteered, supporting teachers in the children's activities and helping children with settling in, reading storybooks, playing different activities.
Sales Assistant
Marie Curie Cancer Care
03.2009 - 11.2009
- Worked in a small team, managing the till, assisting customers, displaying items, pricing and sorting stock.
Sales Assistant
Norwood charity shop
08.2008 - 10.2008
- Managed the till, assisted customers, displayed items, and sorted stock.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Anglia Ruskin University
Chelmsford, United Kingdom04.2024
GCSE Maths (B) & English (C) -
Oaklands College
06.2010
BA in Political Science, Philosophy & Education -
Netaji Nagar Day College, Calcutta University (India)
01.2002
Certificate of Higher Secondary Education (A-Level) -
Netaji Nagar Day College, Calcutta University (India)
01.1999
Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) -
Jadavpur Baghajatin Balika Vidyalaya, West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (India)
01.1997
Skills
- Communication Skills: I possess the capacity to effectively engage in communication with parents, staff, and external stakeholders Proficient in addressing inquiries, distributing information, and upholding concise and professional communication
- Team Collaboration: I possess strong leadership qualities and am adept at nurturing a positive and collaborative team environment Facilitates open communication among team members and excels at working with diverse groups
- Event Coordination: I have extensive experience coordinating and organising a variety of events within the nursery Experienced in handling logistics, communication, and planning to ensure the success of both small and large-scale gatherings
- Technology Proficiency: Skilled in utilizing technology for administrative tasks, including record-keeping, scheduling, and communication Quick to adapt to new software tools and systems to enhance overall efficiency
References
- Sasha Morgan, Manager, Starjumps Nursery, Mutton Lane, Furzefield Road, Potters Bar, EN6 3BW, Sasha.morgan@inspireall.com
- Nazrin Ahmed, 07886899690, Nazrinahmed502@gmail.com
Hobbies and Interests
Reading, cooking, baking, travelling, gardening, swimming, playing badminton, yoga, meditation & spending time with my family.
Training
- Advanced Safeguarding and Designated Safeguarding Lead L-3 (Nov 2023)
- Data Protection (GDPR) Training (Oct 2023)
- 12 hours Full Paediatric First Aid Course (Dec 2022)
- Advanced (DSL) Child Protection Training (Sep 2021)
- Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health (RQF) L-2 (June 2021)
- Child Protection Awareness (Sep 2021)
- Language and Literacy for 2-4s L-3 (Aug 2021)
- Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering (Oct 2021)
- CPD EYFS Teaching L-4 (Oct 2020)
- Recruitment, Selection and Interview Training (April 2019)
- NCFE Level 2 Understanding Autism (Oct 2017)
- Female Genital Mutilation Awareness (Oct 2017)
- DISC over Yourself and Others Building A Dynamic Team with DISC profiling. (May 2017)
- Hertfordshire Community (NHS) Signing as a Support for Language: An Introductory Workshop (July 2016)
- Herts for Learning introduction to the EYFS (Sep 2014)
- Herfordshire Regional College (Sep 2014 to Dec 2015) Achieved certificate for successfully completed CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the (Early Years Educator)
- Hertfordshire Regional College (Sep 2013 to July 2014) Achieved certificate for successfully completed CACHE (Children and Young People's Workforce) Level 2
- Hertfordshire Regional College (March 2014) Achieved certificate of attendance for observation, assessment and planning processes towards EYFS (8 hours)
Timeline
Deputy Nursery Manager
Starjumps Nursery
05.2019 - Current
Deputy Nursery Manager (Secondment)
Starjumps Nursery
05.2018 - Current
Senior Nursery Nurse
Starjumps Nursery
12.2017 - 04.2018
Nursery Nurse
Starjumps Nursery
09.2017 - 11.2017
Nursery Nurse
Ripon Park Pre-School
12.2015 - 07.2017
Nursery Assistant
Ripon Park Pre-School
09.2014 - 11.2015
Teaching Assistant
Ludwick Nursery School
06.2013 - 07.2014
Play Worker
Adonai Kids Club
02.2011 - 07.2011
Teaching Assistant
Ludwick Nursery School
09.2010 - 03.2011
Sales Assistant
Marie Curie Cancer Care
03.2009 - 11.2009
Sales Assistant
Norwood charity shop
08.2008 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Anglia Ruskin University
GCSE Maths (B) & English (C) -
Oaklands College
BA in Political Science, Philosophy & Education -
Netaji Nagar Day College, Calcutta University (India)
Certificate of Higher Secondary Education (A-Level) -
Netaji Nagar Day College, Calcutta University (India)
Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) -
Jadavpur Baghajatin Balika Vidyalaya, West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (India)