Job Description

Cedar House is a magical nursery with an established hardworking team who are passionate about ensuring every opportunity is filled with love, laughter, awe, and learning. We have a strong family atmosphere, and we prepare children exceptionally well for their first steps towards primary school. We pride ourselves on keeping our practice reflective and up to date so that we can provide the best opportunities for every child, every day. Our nursery is set in a wild woodland environment and provides a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven Nursery Manager to join this special place.

Job Purpose:

The responsibilities include:

Daily running and administration of the nursery. To lead the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage including overseeing planning and record keeping. Lead, mentor and inspire an long established team to deliver exceptional care, education and provide feedback to create a consistent approach of early years practice to include but not limited to regular 1:1 meetings, supervisions and appraisals; Managing staff ratios, waiting list, registration visits and ensuring the nursery is at full occupancy. Responsibility for full compliance of the nursery setting in all areas - i.e., health and safety, food safety and allergy management; Implement and reinforce the company policies, procedures, and processes. Providing parents with information, support and communication that is required. Working closely with external support agencies. Delivering standards which ensure the highest possible inspection grading. Implement in-house and external training to suit the needs of the staff team, and one that inspires and leads ambitious practice, and helps professional and personal development. 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. Provide new staff with tailored inductions and ensure close performance monitoring. To act as an ambassador for the Nursery in all aspects of work. To be aware of the high profile and good standing the nursery holds within the community, and to ensure this is upheld at all times.

Skills/Qualifications:

A full and relevant level 3 qualification or above DBS enhanced disclosure Safeguarding training and qualification Minimum of 3 year's post qualifying experience Sound IT skills and ability to use Microsoft Office programmes, social media platforms and online portals effectively Outstanding implementation of the OFSTED standards/regulations Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills Good understanding of SEND support provision
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 32,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Mansfield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Childcare: 3 years (preferred) Management: 1 year (preferred) Nursery: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Manager