Job Description

AppleKids Day Nurseries are looking for a passionate, experienced and driven Nursery Manager with a wealth of experience in the Early Years Sector to join our expanding small chain of family focussed nurseries in the Birmingham & Solihull areas.

Established in 2013, we currently comprise of two, soon to be 3 nurseries, in the Springfield, Hall Green & Solihull areas.

This is a an exciting opportunity, and for the right candidate, will be a fulfilling and rewarding position in a family centred organisation.

What is the role of an AppleKids Nursery Manager?

Day to day, our Nursery Managers are to oversee the overall smooth operation of our nursery, providing high quality and premium childcare to our children and parents attending the nursery. Ensuring that the nursery and the staffing team are compliant with the statutory framework and the implementation of the EYFS, promoting high quality teaching and learning in the environments and most of all safe.

Our learning environments are unique, as well as our visions and values. We believe in empowering our practitioners by providing the training and knowledge they need for their roles and supporting with their professional development.

As a Nursery Manager, you will have the responsibility of enhancing the learning environments, delivering an ambitious bespoke curriculum unique to AppleKids and providing training and support to your staffing team.

What can AppleKids offer you?

Unique nature inspired nursery environments for children and staff to flourish and grow 40 hour working week, Monday to Friday Further training and development for opportunities of progression with an expanding and growing company 30 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays Generous and healthy budgets to maintain and provide high quality environments for children and staff Generous budgets for staff wellbeing, practitioners professional development and team days out up to 75% off childcare, with a family and friends discount of 10% Smart and professional uniform provided Termly team building activities and outings provided by the company

What do we require?

Extensive experience of Nursery Management (5+ years in desirable) A passion and desire to join a growing company and growing the AppleKids brand together Ability and knowledge of managing occupancy and meeting FTE targets Experience of managing budgets and financial spending for settings A passion for training and developing educators knowledge and skills Level 3 Early Years Educator (or full and relevant equivalent early years qualification) Impeccable knowledge of the EYFS and statutory framework
For more information, please contact the Nursery Director by email to director@applekids.co.uk

This role offers an opportunity to lead a dedicated team within a nurturing environment that prioritises children's growth and wellbeing. The successful candidate will be committed to providing exceptional childcare services while fostering a supportive atmosphere for both children and staff.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 35,700.00-37,250.00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Employee discount Free parking
Work Location: In person