Job Description

We are recruiting for a nursery manager to start for the June half term at our well established nursery based within Birmingham, West Midlands.

If the below criteria fits your skill set and you feel you have what it takes to take on this exciting challenge then please send your CV and write a small paragraph detailing why you would be a good fit for the role.

We look forward to hearing from you.

The role of the Nursery Manager is to provide professional leadership and management of the nursery. To effectively manage the day-to-day running of the nursery and to deliver the highest standards of care and education.

To be responsible for and to oversee the day to day management, staffing, organisation and smooth running of the nursery

To promote high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children

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

Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Ensure that children are kept safe, and that staff understand and, when necessary, follow safeguarding procedures

The ability to plan for individual children's needs and observe and assess the development of all nursery children

Promote and facilitate partnerships with parents/carers and other family members

To communicate with parents, carers about the day-to-day needs of the children

To ensure accurate records are kept for the children's development

Support staff in delivering the EYFS.

Create and maintain a culture of self-evaluation and reflective practice through the nursery

To provide a stimulating environment with constantly changing displays and equipment

To support the transition of children both between rooms and in preparation for school

To help organise events which may include parents

To manage a budget in conjunction with the business leads.

To conduct performance management reviews within the nursery

To report to the management team and to contribute to the strategic planning, monitoring, evaluation and development of the Nursery

Recruit, induct, support, train and appraise all staff to ensure delivery of high-quality childcare practices.

Develop a well-qualified and experienced team able to meet and exceed all relevant standards

Identify training needs; develop training plans and evaluate training undertaken by staff

Develop open and positive working relationships with staff

To monitor staff planning, assessment and observations

To plan the agenda and lead staff meetings

To organise staff rotas

Work in conjunction with HR

IS SUBJECT TO TWO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES AND A DBS CHECK

We are committed to equal opportunities and value diversity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Work Location: In person