Job Description

Job Title:

Nursery Manager

Location:

Peterborough - PE2 8FF

Reports to:

Company Director, Managing Director, Finance Director, & Area Support Teams.

Salary:

32,045.00 - 37,570.00 per year (Competitive salary dependent on qualifications and experience)

Hours:

42.5 hours per week

Key Responsibilities:

Key Worker Duties:

Provide personalised care and education to each child.

Activity Planning:

Develop and implement a range of age-appropriate activities to engage and stimulate children's development.

High-Quality Teaching:

Ensure high standards of teaching, effective staff deployment, and supportive learning environments.

Assessment and Observation:

Collaborate with Area Management to maintain and monitor observation and record-keeping systems, including the Two-Year Progress check.

Parent Liaison:

Communicate regularly with parents about their child's progress, encourage parental involvement, and organise parent meetings.

Professional Collaboration:

Work with external bodies like Ofsted, Social Services, and other professional groups, ensuring compliance with all legal and statutory requirements.

SEN and Child Protection:

Support the SEN and Child Protection teams, manage Individual Care Plans, and participate in relevant meetings. Hold a designated role in child protection.

Record Maintenance:

Ensure all records comply with the Statutory Framework for Early Years and update necessary reports and registers.

Team Collaboration:

Develop and oversee long-term, medium-term, and daily curriculum plans, ensuring alignment with the EYFS framework.

Audit Preparation:

Play a key role in ensuring excellent outcomes in internal and external audits.

Staff Development:

Train, support, and mentor colleagues to achieve their best.

Quality and Standards

:

Maintain confidentiality of all information. Ensure the nursery environment meets the diverse needs of all children. Oversee compliance with all quality and legislative standards. Adhere to all nursery policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

:

Proven experience in managing high-occupancy nurseries. Relevant qualifications (Master's Degree (MA/MEd) in Early Childhood Education/Early Years Education, Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Early Years, Early Years BA Hons Degree, Foundation Degree in Early Years, National BTEC Diploma in Early Years, Diploma in Pre-school Practice, NVQ Level 3, or SVQ). Commitment to professional development and willingness to learn. Previous experience working with young children. Dedication to equal opportunities and inclusive practice. A friendly, flexible, and approachable manner.

Visit our website and social media pages to find out more

: www.blackberryhousedaynursery.co.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 32,045.00-37,570.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person