Job Description

We are looking for a Nursery manager who has an active and hands on approach to supporting staff and delivery of Learning, Development, and Care for children at the nursery.

We are a small nursery with a full capacity at about 60 children. We have about 15 members of staff at the nursery.

As a Nursery Manager, you are to provide professional leadership and management of the nursery; effectively manage the day-to-day running of the nursery; deliver the highest standards of care and education. To play a key role in marketing the Nursery to prospective parents, attend and participate in Open Day events, etc.

Meeting the EYFS and Ofsted Requirements, Compliance with all regulatory requirements etc

Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development.

Ensure that children are kept safe and that staff understands and, when necessary, follow Safeguarding Procedures.

Support the development of good practice with regard to special needs and inclusion.

Adhere to the health and safety policies and procedures and be responsible for ensuring the nursery remains compliant in respect of suitably trained staff with relevant first aid qualifications and Health and Safety training.

Induct, support, train and appraise all staff to ensure delivery of high-quality childcare practice.

The Nursery manager at this group of small nurseries is focused on staff practice and the delivery of outstanding childcare and support to staff under the Ofsted's guidelines and the Statutory Framework.

We have group support functions in addition to nursery managers that work on admin and paperwork for the nursery including following up on enquiries and sending and signing of new contracts, council funding and ordering and supplies for the nursery. Recruitment is done centrally by the Group Operations and Group HR Admin. The Nursery managers therefore do not deal with admin tasks of ordering of supplies, groceries, food, admin, enquiries etc.

Please note: We undertake safeguarding checks on all our workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. As part of these checks, we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in our nurseries. If you do not have a valid subscription to the DBS Update Service, we will require you to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount
Schedule:

10 hour shift 8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Experience:

Nursery/Group Setting: 5 years (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

minimum Level 3 Childcare Qualification (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person