Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for experienced, inspirational nursery manager to join the staff team working 30 - 40hrs per week.

Have you got what it takes to lead a team in taking our children on a journey of exploration and curiosity, enhanced by the provision of amazing authentic resources. At Lime Tree nursery we pride ourselves on providing a challenging, open ended provision with endless opportunities for the children to explore their environments.

In return we offer you, qualification related pay, amazing CPD opportunities to progress and enhance your career, staff functions, paid birthday leave, recruitment bonus and much more

If you have a passion for seeing children grow and flourish, have energy and creativity and the desire to work in an environment where no two days are the same but are always fun then we have just the role for you

Main duties and responsibilities:

to be responsible for the day to day management of the nursery. To effectively manage the staff team and support the Area Manager with the recruitment of new staff. To ensure that all nursery policies and procedures are adhered to by all users of the nursery to work as part of a team to deliver an ambitious, flexible curriculum which is driven by the children's interests and curiosity To ensure all environments are enabling To have a good knowledge of child development to accurately observe and assess children

Operational Responsibilities

to ensure that the nursery conforms to and exceeds the requirements of Ofsted and is always ready for inspection ensuring the minimum awarded grade is Good. to ensure that the nursery consistently meets the requirements set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage to a minimum 'good' standard To maintain regular staff supervisions, assessing the performance of all staff through regular management observations and peer on peer observations
A minimum NVQ level 3 qualification in childcare is required

Paediatric first aid & Food Hygiene certificates (training will be provided)

At least three years' experience in a management or leadership role within early years

The post is subject to two satisfactory employment references and DBS check

Pay is age related

For further information and your application pack drop us an email. We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 22,963.20-30,846.40 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking
Schedule:

Day shift Flexitime Monday to Friday No weekends
Experience:

Management: 3 years (required) Childcare: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: ManThe Hall May 2025