Job Description

We are currently inviting applications for the role of Nursery Manager at Meiklewood Nursery. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to lead a passionate team to deliver high-quality care and education.

About the role

As Nursery Manager, you will be resposible for the overall leadership and management of the nursery. You will ensure that the service provides a safe, caring and stimulating learning environment, both indoors and outdoors, where children can thrive.

You should have a proven track record of leading a large team and have the ability to motivate others. You should work to nursery policies and procedures, and ensure the staff team work in accordance to these. You will need excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with staff, our service users and any outside agencies. You should possess strong leadership and organisatinal skills as the remit of this role is large. You should be creative in implementing your ideas and committed to leading the nursery forward.

You will need to work in partnership with parents and other professionals for the benefit of the service users. You should have in-depth knowledge of the curriculum and a good understanding of children's health and wellbeing.

Formal qualification in Childhood Practice is essential with the minimum of an HNC or equivalent as a requirement of this role. You will also be expected to undertake further training including a commitment to achieve your BA in Childhood Practice in not already achieved.

About the company

Amcol Scotland Ltd provides high quality childcare across four nurseries in Lanarkshire and Glasgow.

We have a warm and welcoming environment and our staff are dedicated to making everyone's nursery experience special.

Successful candidates will have access to benefits such as discounted childcare, a contributory pension scheme, full access to our Employee Assist Programme from day 1 and regular training opportunities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 33,000.00-36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Childcare Company pension Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person