Job Description

We are currently looking for a full time Nursery Manager to join our team here at Little Learners. We want someone who is fully qualified, dedicated and has a passion for children's development.

JOB PURPOSE

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a passionate, experienced, and dedicated

Nursery Manager

to lead and oversee the daily operations of our early years setting. This pivotal role ensures the highest standards of care, education, and safeguarding for all children, while effectively managing staff, resources, and regulatory compliance. The Nursery Manager will foster a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive.

To support operational management of the nursery facilities and staff, to ensure a high quality, balanced provision of leading practice education and care is delivered at all times. Responsible for company adherence to Little Learners policies and procedures. Consistently meeting legislative requirements and following education curriculum, delivering standards to ensure highest possible inspection grading.

To assist the training, support, mentoring, role modelling and supervision of the staff team to inspire and lead ambitious practice. To create a safe, caring and welcoming setting in which parents are happy to entrust their child and where their child is encouraged and supported to flourish in an enabling and stimulating environment.

To promote a successful and profitable business, engaging with the local community and marketing the nursery to reach maximum occupancy whilst providing excellent customer care.

JOB DUTIES

Operational

Having key holder responsibility, ensuring security is maintained at all times, including the opening up and the closing of the nursery at the end of the day. Deal with complaints (verbal/written), recording and responding within the set time frame and reporting to governing bodies where warranted. Ensure daily registers and records of children in attendance are accurate. Oversee roles and responsibilities as required by legislative requirements and liaise with external agencies. Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, overseeing kitchen documentation and practice to ensure food safety regulations set out by the local Environmental Health are adhered to, this may involve cooking in the absence of the cook. To administer or oversee first aid and medication, referring to further emergency assistance if required. To report accidents of staff or serious injury to children to parents, relevant Inspectorate, RIDDOR, the Director and Head Office. To ensure the safer recruitment policy and procedure is adhered to and all the relevant documentation is accurately completed and securely stored. Implement Self-Evaluation alongside all staff members. Involvement in staff meetings to reinforce brand values and strive for continually evolving high standards of practice. Identify, via, reviews and appraisals, training requirements of employees and organise internal/external appropriate training with Manager approval. Liaise with child-care training providers and student mentors. To be responsible for the management of allocated room if appropriate. Oversee the planning and provision of a stimulating environment with a balance of challenging and inspiring child/adult lead activities reflecting children's individual needs and interests. To understand key children's culture, level of development and identify next steps. To manage the record keeping system for children's development and support nursery staff in completing and maintaining these records on a regular basis and to involve parents in the process of planning. Lead and manage the nursery team to deliver outstanding care and education in line with EYFS and Ofsted standards. Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children in the setting at all times. Develop and maintain strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external agencies. Monitor and evaluate practice and performance to ensure continuous improvement. Oversee budgeting, resourcing, and administrative duties efficiently and effectively. Ensure full compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies and procedures. Maintain accurate records and prepare for inspections and audits as required. Send invoices to parents. Have an understanding of funding, and how to submit claims for funding.
Job Type: Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/06/2021