Job Description

Reports to: Director

Main responsibilities: To deliver and ensure a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years.

To manage the day to day activities of the setting.

To ensure that the nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others.

To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child's development.

To manage other staff within the nursery. To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the Director

Main activities:

Overall day to day management responsibility for the nursery

To be responsible for the efficient running of the nursery and overall delivery of a high quality service

To ensure that the nursery provides a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times

To ensure that the nursery plans an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress

To ensure the nursery meets Ofsted requirements at all times

To inspire, lead, manage, supervise and support the nursery staff

To undertake and assign designated officer roles.

To work with other professionals in the local area for the benefit of children and families

To ensure all staff understand and work to nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies

To take responsibility for planning, which ensures each child is working towards the early learning goals

To organise and participate in the key person system

To conduct staff appraisals and supervisions as appropriate and to identify staff training needs

To ensure all records are properly maintained in accordance with the policies and procedures of the company

To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the nursery and its curriculum, exchanging information about children's progress and encouraging parents' involvement.

To work in partnership with senior management to update and review the self-evaluation and improvement plan.

To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the nursery aims and objectives.

Person Specification for Nursery Manager Factors Essential Criteria Desirable Criteria Education & Qualifications

Minimum Level 3 qualification in Children and Young Peoples Workforce or equivalent.

A minimum of 2 years recent experience, working in a Preschool /Nursery setting, ideally already in a senior practitioner or room leader role.

Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted statutory guidance.

Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities.

Skills & Attributes

Empathy and understanding of children under five.

Excellent verbal and communication skills with children and parents.

Ability to write reports and keep clear and accurate records.

Effective team leadership.

Excellent organizational skills

Administrative and basic IT skills

Calm and caring nature

Ability to work as part of a team

Able to work on own initiative

Personal Qualities

Friendly, positive attitude, reliable, enthusiastic, and flexible

A commitment to quality in all areas, with a high level of motivation and enthusiasm

Able to perform under stress

A creative thinker

A can do approach

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company pension
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person