Job Description

About us:

Seymour House is a family run day nursery group with 35 years of experience in making a real difference to families, our team, the environment, and the community.

Our success is built on the experience of our team and their dedication to achieving our goals. So, we want to reward our team by creating the best place to work in early years, where people can grow with us, create a lasting impact, and share in our success. We want our team to feel connected to our purpose, trust they are valued and be able to fulfil their career ambitions.

The Nursery Manager is key in supporting the nursery team to be beyond brilliant. They ensure we deliver outstanding care and education for children and families by making the nursery an exceptional place to work based on our vision and values. We are looking for someone with expertise in early years and nursery leadership experience, who is looking to take the next exciting step in their career. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop skills in a flexible, friendly, and creative environment.

Location:

Set within the grounds of Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford, our nursery provides a warm and nurturing environment for families within our local community and those who work at Broomfield Hospital.

Perks of the role

? Competitive salary

? Nursery discount for employees' children

? 33 days annual leave including bank holidays

? A friendly, flexible team with social events throughout the year

? Ongoing training opportunities

? Health and wellbeing resources and support

? Free life coaching in the Dream Academy

? Discounted gym membership

? Access to a financial wellbeing service

? Specsavers eyecare vouchers

About you

? You will be qualified in Early Years to level 3 or above, with at least two years post qualification experience of working in an early years setting

? You must hold a Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent) maths qualification

? You must be able to build meaningful relationships with all stakeholders, children, parents, team, central team colleagues, have excellent communication skills and maintain confidentiality

? You must be able to communicate our team and brand values through excellent communication and teamwork

? A real 'can do' attitude and self-motivation is essential - we need our team to love working together!

? You must be willing and able to travel to monthly meetings at central office or other nursery settings in Essex when needed

? You must be eligible to work in the UK and obtain a satisfactory DBS

About the role

The Nursery Manager position is a diverse and exciting role, working in dual leadership with the Head of Early Years Practice. The dual leadership structure provides the breadth of skills, knowledge and expertise that when combined is more robust to successfully lead and manage the day to day running of an outstanding setting. Together you will lead on all aspects of the early years provision, children, safeguarding, parents, and team issues in a professional manner, in line with the organisation's procedures and values.

For details of the full job description please head to our website www.seymourhouse/careers.co.uk and look for the Nursery Manager job role

We actively promote equal opportunities and are committed to equality and diversity for all our children and team.

Applicants will be considered on merit only, irrespective of race, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or belief.

A copy of the Company's Equal Opportunities Policy and Disclosure Information Policy is available on request.

Seymour House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all team members and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced check is completed and regularly updated through the Disclosure and Barring Service

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,700.00-41,700.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (required)
Experience:

Nursery : 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person