Job Description

Head of Nursery \xe2\x80\x93 Chelmsford Nursery: Kinderzimmer Chelmsford, Essex
Job Type: Full Time, permanent, 40 hours per week
Salary: \xc2\xa338,000 - \xc2\xa350,000 (depending on qualifications and experience). From tiny to really big! Join one of the fastest growing nursery groups in the UK! In 2012 we opened our first nursery. Today, KMK Kinderzimmer has over 30 locations that provide over 4,000 children a second home. After delivering first-class education and care in Germany for ten years, we are now taking what we do exceptionally well and coming over to the UK shores. We are a growing private nursery group that puts children\xe2\x80\x99s well-being at the forefront of every action we take. Our approach combines world class child-care and sustainability. kinderzimmer UK ensures that every voice is heard, no matter how small! We pride ourselves on creating an exceptional environment for all staff, where individuality and uniqueness is not only encouraged but celebrated. The Setting kinderzimmer Chelmsford Nursery is a unique and enchanting early childhood haven nestled in a quiet residential area just a short distance from Chelmsford train station and local bus routes. Our 84-place nursery, housed in a characterful detached building across two floors, exudes charm and warmth. The light-flooded rooms provide a welcoming atmosphere for our little learners to explore and thrive. With a separate enclosed sandpit for outdoor play and a dedicated kitchen area, we encourage a holistic approach to education, allowing children to not only discover the joy of learning but also to appreciate the world around them. Join our passionate team at kinderzimmer Chelmsford Nursery, where we celebrate the magic of childhood in a nurturing environment that sparks curiosity and fosters a love for exploration. What will you be doing? The brand-new nursery setting gives you the opportunity to shape every aspect from the ground up! Your responsibilities include;

• Ensure that every child receives a high level of care and is in a safe environment.
• Deliver stimulating methods of learning to help shape individual needs, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
• Lead a team of exceptional people towards a common goal.
• Have experience with business and commerce elements of the Nursery runnings.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and compliance procedures.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with parents, colleague, children and external partners

What we can offer you Our playground could be your workplace. In exchange for your commitment and enthusiasm you will get a lot in return, not just from the children, but from us also! kinderzimmer UK has a market-leading benefits package which is tailored to the individual employee\'s needs. The benefits package includes but is not limited to;

• A free childcare place for your child at a kinderzimmer nursery
• Annual bonuses for all employees, not just the managers!
• Access to 24-hour counselling
• Workwear allowance
• Annual personal development budget
• Wellness day
• Annual subscriptions to market leading fitness and mental health apps
• And much much more!

What we\xe2\x80\x99re looking for For our bespoke nursery, we are looking for experienced leaders to join us;

• Must be Level 3 qualified or above.
• Experience with an Early Years Leadership role ideally as a Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager or similar.
• A confident leader who has successfully participated in Ofsted inspections with \xe2\x80\x9cGood\xe2\x80\x9d or \xe2\x80\x9cOutstanding\xe2\x80\x9d outcomes.
• An inspirational Nursery manager that can develop a high performing team

At kinderzimmer UK, we value individuality in all aspects of our team, including the pedagogical approach you take as an educator. We encourage broad and diverse adult thinkers, as we feel this allows us to accommodate a greater spectrum of children. We encourage all applicants to ask themselves:

• Are you a jump right in and get involved type of person?
• Or, would you rather take one step back, set out the work table with resources, and leave the children to explore independently?
• Or maybe you prefer to take two or three steps back, wanting to let the child choose his/her own task, and carry it out from start to finish unhindered by adult intervention?

How to apply If you hold the relevant Early Years qualification (level 3 or above), then click apply now and submit your CV. A member of the Kinderzimmer team will be in touch to discuss your application! We look forward to meeting you! Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: \xc2\xa338,000.00-\xc2\xa350,000.00 per year Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Flexitime
• Free fitness classes
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Transport links

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Cr\xc3\xa8che
• Day nursery
• Preschool
• Private nursery school

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Nursery: 3 years (required)
• Management: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person