Job Description

Little Gems Lindford belongs to growing Nursery Group based in Hampshire ! We are looking for a strong and experienced Manager to lead small team with dedication and passion!

What does this role require?

Little Gems Lindford is a 25 place Nursery comprising mix age-group of children aged 12 months to 4 years. We require someone with an Experience in Leadership and able to inspire a small team to success. Curiosity approach knowlegde will be a huge bonus.

As part of a team of Leaders and Educators, you'll need excellent organisational skills and a passion for delivering high standards to collaboratively strive for excellence.

It's imperative that you uphold our high standards with Employees and Parents. Excellent working knowledge of Ofsted to ensure that relevant goals regarding Ofsted are achieved as well as our ethos : where every child is treasured is uphold.

Other key attributes include:

Critical and creative thinker who welcomes a challenge and thrives on problem-solving An inspirational leader with high impact, professionalism and credibility Able to communicate effectively at all levels (parents, children, colleagues and senior management) Strong interpersonal, influencing and presentation skills Naturally proactive and keen to add value A minimum of Level 3 or ideally Degree qualified in Childcare and Education or working towards EYP status.

The role of the Nursery Manager

The Nursery Manager is the welcoming face and the forefront of the nursery.

You'll be responsible for organising a busy and innovative nursery for 25 children and 4 or 5 employees, collaboratively working with Leaders to ensure the smooth running of this Reggio Emilia Inspired setting.

The central and most important part of this role is supporting staff on the ground to ensure excellent practice is carried out with children, putting into place the best and most up to date researched practices including behaviour management, personal care and hygiene, and child-led learning. The Manager will to oversee and advise on the arrangement of activities and resources, as well as the development of project work and documentation within the nursery and report to Managing Director through regular reflection meetings.

The Manager will show passion and enthusiasm for the Reggio Emilia Approach and support and train staff on the nursery floor, providing both inspiration, teachings of the approach and feedback to staff throughout the day to create a culture of continuous professional development. It is expected the Manager spend a good proportion of their time in practice with staff, to include side by side coaching, supporting planning meetings, training and building the educator's confidence with the Reggio approach and EYFS delivery.

Our nurseries are predominantly child-led and our curriculum is emergent, so you'll need to inspire your team to think on their feet and be in tune with children to extend their learning in the moment.

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Pay: Up to 17 per hour

Important information:

Our nurseries operate 38 weeks per year, 9 am - 3 pm Monday-Friday. The position is term time only Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, colour, religious belief, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We are committed to safeguarding our children and staff. You will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits of a Little Gems Lindford Career

Personal training

50% childcare discount*
Seasonal bonuses*
Support from Managing director*
Long service discretional bonuses Working alongside professional expert Team building fun days, meals out, and social events Career progression
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount On-site parking
Experience:

Managerial: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

NVQ level 3 (required)
Work Location: In person