Job Description

We are seeking to recruit a motivated Nursery Manager to join our nursery group. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced manager seeking a new challenge. The ideal candidate should be passionate regarding childcare and motivated to leading and managing a staff team of 20.

You will be responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day operation of the nursery, ensuring that all children are provided with the highest quality early learning and childcare.

Candidates should have a passion for working in early years and have experience, knowledge and understanding of learning through play. Knowledge and understanding of current documentation, in particular Realising the Ambition, Curriculum for Excellence - Early Level, My World Outdoors and Funding Follows the Child and the National Standard for Early Learning and Childcare providers, would be advantageous. You will be supported to inspire the learning of the children in our setting.

You will be required to lead self-evaluation in the nursery and develop and lead improvement and curricular planning. As part of the extended management of the Nursery you will also contribute to overall improvements. You will lead and manage staff and liaise with parents and multi-agency teams to plan for children's learning and development.

We are looking for individuals who enjoy working collegiately with colleagues, and who have a firm commitment to improving the outcomes for children.

Candidates are required to hold a BA in Childhood Practice, or other relevant childcare qualification equivalent to SCQF level 9. For example, candidates who have gained a BA in Childhood Studies before the end of Dec 2010 and hold a relevant practice qualification such as HNC Childhood Practice or SCQF Level 7 Social Services, Children and Young People may also apply. The qualification/s will enable candidates to register with Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC) as a Manager of a Day-Care of Children's Service without conditions. A list of qualifications can be found on the SSSC Website. Via this link Manager/lead practitioner of a day care of children service - Scottish Social Services Council (sssc.uk.com)

Candidates should, on an individual basis, ensure they are able to register with the SSSC without conditions prior to applying for the post.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 38,000.00-45,000.00

Benefits:

Childcare Company pension Employee discount On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
School type:

Day nursery
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:

Nursery experience: uo to 6 year (required) Childcare: 3 years Experience in Management (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Pay: 38,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Employee discount On-site parking Sick pay
Education:

Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (preferred) Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred) Childcare: 1 year (preferred) Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Nursery Manager