Job Description

Are you passionate about providing quality childcare and nurturing young minds? Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team and make a real impact on children's lives? If so, we have the perfect position for you!

THE KEY DETAILS

Hours per week:

37.5 hours a week, all year round

Annual Leave

: 33 days per annum

Hours of work:

shifts between 7:15am-6.15pm

Contract Timings

: October 2025 - September 2026 (Maternity Cover)

Reports to:

Area Manager

Location:

White House Nursery Alfreton, Just off Watchorn Lane, Alfreton DE55 7AT

About The Role:

We are looking for a warm-hearted and driven Nursery Manager to lead our Alfreton nursery. As the Manager, you'll play a vital role in ensuring a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for young children while maintaining compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership and Childcare Excellence

Drive and maintain the highest standards of care throughout the nursery, in line with childcare audit and OFSTED inspections. Promote and uphold the Company's Core Values in all aspects of nursery operations. Ensure accurate records of children's daily activities and development are maintained through learning journeys. Foster positive relationships between staff and parents/caregivers, acting as a role model for effective communication and engagement.
2. Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework

Ensure the delivery and compliance with the EYFS framework at all times. Collaborate with the team to plan and create inspiring and creative environments for children's learning and development. Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning about child development and incorporate best practices into the nursery's programs.
3. Day-to-Day Management

Oversee the smooth day-to-day operations of the nursery in the absence of the Directors. Create a welcoming and family-friendly atmosphere, implementing environmental audits and enhancements. Collaborate with the management team on strategic planning, evaluation, and ongoing development of the nursery.
4. Safeguarding and Compliance

Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, policies, and procedures pertaining to safeguarding, health, and safety. Maintain accurate records of accidents, incidents, and risk assessments while adhering to relevant legislation and reporting guidelines. Uphold Health and Safety standards, conducting regular checks and maintaining hygiene protocols.

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you'll need a relevant Level 3 qualification in childcare and education (or equivalent), along with at least 2 years of management experience. Your extensive knowledge and practical experience in early childcare and education, coupled with your strong understanding of child development and parenting principles, will be crucial in creating a nurturing environment for the children.

If you're a compassionate, approachable, and friendly individual who values equality and diversity in childcare practices, we would love to hear from you. Show us your excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, and demonstrate your ability to manage and develop a highly effective team.

What We Offer:

We believe that our team members are our greatest asset, and we invest in your growth and development. You'll have access to an intensive induction program that will immerse you in our ethos, vision, and policies, setting you up for success in your new role. Additionally, we offer a fantastic package of staff perks including: competitive salary, quality branded uniform, staff events, socials, in house and external training, free onsite parking, dedicated staff rooms onsite, a 24 hour mental health advice line, access to a free wellbeing app and more!

At The White House Nurseries, we are committed to child protection and safeguarding children against harm. We promote the welfare of children, families, and our workforce, and we expect all staff members to share this commitment as guided by our robust policies and procedures.

The White House Nurseries adhere to our Safer Recruitment Policy. Candidates will only progress further through the recruitment stage providing they can pass an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and supply at least two satisfactory independent references.

Join our dedicated team and be part of a thriving community where you can make a real difference. If you're excited about this opportunity, please apply by copying and pasting this link to our online form into your web browser: https://shorturl.at/hRUXY.

We can't wait to meet you and learn more about your passion for childcare and education!

To find out more about what we have to offer, visit our website or check us out on social media by searching "The White House Nursery." Come and be a part of our growing family!

www.thewhitehousenursery.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 31,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Alfreton DE55 7AT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Are you a genuine job seeker seeking a role?
Experience:

Nursery Management: 2 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/07/2025
Expected start date: 06/10/2025