Job Description

We're on the hunt for a brilliant Nursery Manager!

At Duns Community Nursery, we're more than just a childcare setting -- we're a not-for-profit, staff-and-parent led nursery nestled in the heart of the Scottish Borders. Founded by a passionate team of local parents and early years professionals, we exist to provide an enriching, joyful and safe environment for children aged 0-5 -- and now we're looking for a full-time Nursery Manager to help lead us into our next exciting chapter!

Here's what makes us special: - We're a community -- supportive, collaborative, and always smiling - All profits go straight back into our nursery - We offer year-round care (except at Christmas), with opening hours from 7:30am to 6pm - Our lovely team works a 4-day rota - And our children? Funny, curious, muddy-booted explorers!

Now, about you... You're an inspiring leader with a big heart and a sharp mind. You'll keep our nursery running smoothly while making sure our children, families and staff feel welcomed, valued, and supported. You've got the qualifications, the vision, and the love for little learners to make a real difference.

Your day-to-day will include: - Leading and supporting our wonderful team of practitioners - Ensuring high-quality early learning and care following national guidance (Curriculum for Excellence, Realising the Ambition, etc.) - Managing rotas, wages, staff development and wellbeing - Building strong relationships with parents, carers and the wider community - Overseeing nursery operations, policies, safeguarding and compliance - Keeping things running like clockwork -- from enrolments to snack times!

Required Qualifications 1. Practice Qualification: You need a relevant practitioner-level qualification in early learning and childcare, such as: o SVQ Level 4 in Children's Care, Learning and Development o HNC in Childhood Practice o BA in Childhood Practice 2. Management Qualification: You must also hold or be working towards a management qualification mapped to the Standard for Childhood Practice at SCQF Level 9 or above. Examples include: o BA in Childhood Practice o SVQ Level 4 in Leadership and Management for Care Services o Postgraduate Diploma in Childhood Practice

You'll also need: - To be registered with SSSC - Have an understanding of the Scottish Borders Councils (SBC) early years and their funding system - Management experience in an early years setting - A strong grasp of best practice and a nurturing leadership style - A can-do attitude and love of team cups of tea

Pay: 32,000 - 37,000 based on experience (competitive and reflective of leadership role)

Hours: Full-time, 40hrs per week, Monday-Friday (working a 4 day week / pattern negotiable)

Location: In-person, Duns, Scottish Borders

Perks: Pension, incredible team, a real chance to shape something special

Ready to lead with heart? We'd love to hear from you

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,000.00-37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Schedule:

Day shift Flexitime Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: NM01
Expected start date: 01/07/2025