Job Description

Are you an experienced Nursery Manager looking for a new and exciting role?

Blossom Tree Montessori is excited to be recruiting for a

Nursery Manager to lead our

brand-new setting in Pinner. The Clockhouse is a beautifully renovated space, thoughtfully designed to reflect our Montessori ethos and provide a warm, inspiring environment for children to thrive.

The nursery is conveniently located, just a 13-minute walk from the train station and only 8 minutes from the nearest bus stop, making it easily accessible by public transport.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is confident in leading a setting and excited to build strong relationships with staff, children and families from the very beginning.

This role is full time, working 40 hours per week - working a variety of shifts between the hours of

7:30am-6pm.

A little about Blossom Tree Montessori:

We first opened our

Northwood Hills branch in July 2018 and have expanded the nursery twice since opening.*
Our nursery in

Eastcote is our second branch to open and we are continuously growing.*
We are set to open our

brand new setting in Pinner in September 2025!*
We are really passionate about the Montessori ethos and we provide in house training as well as supporting staff to complete courses to further their knowledge.*
There is plenty of room for career progression and we are very focused on upskilling our staff team.*
We use a nursery app called 'Blossom Educational' which is our sister company! It's incredibly user friendly and helps us to be efficient and organised.*

What we offer at Blossom Tree Montessori:

28 days holiday per year including bank holidays and days we are closed*

One extra day's holiday per year increasing with each year of service*

Additional days holiday for your birthday! If your birthday falls on a weekend, a day around the weekend will be given.*

Employee of the month rewards*

Christmas Bonus*
Pension scheme*

Three paid staff inset days per year*
In house training and opportunities to complete further courses and qualifications paid for by Blossom Tree*
Complimentary team building activities and staff events*
Staff childcare discount*

Paid DBS with a requirement for you to pay 16 each year for the Update Service*

A day at Blossom would include:

Fully understanding the Policies and Procedures and following them when running the nursery.*
Managing and overseeing the daily running of the nursery.*
Forming professional and friendly partnerships with parents and the staff team.*
Completing staff supervisions and ensuring communication with the staff team is kept to a high standard.*
Leading staff meetings on a monthly basis.*
Staff delegation and deployment to ensure all rooms are working within the adult to child ratios.*
Conducting peer observations and management spot checks. Focusing on the quality of interaction and the high levels of practice.*
Conducting clipboard tests on the staff team to improve knowledge.*
Mentoring and training the staff team whilst encouraging and upskilling practice.*
Organising parent events.*
Monitoring all daily and weekly checks are completed to a high standard.*
Using our nursery app "Blossom Educational" - training will be provided.*
Conducting viewings of the nursery.*
Assisting with the enquiry process, following up with parents after their viewing.*

What we would ask from you:

A minimum of a Level 3 in Early Years is essential.*
Previous experience of working as a Nursery Manager is essential.*
Experience working in a Montessori nursery is essential.*
Having good ICT skills is essential.*
Being a positive role model to your team.*
Effectively lead and manage the staff team.*
An extensive knowledge of the current EYFS, Ofsted and welfare requirements.*
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.*
To be passionate, motivated, have the ability to work well within a team and be able to adapt to a fun and inspiring way of working.*

We take safeguarding very seriously and a current and clean Disclosure Barring Services (DBS) Certificate is essential.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 47,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Childcare Company events Company pension On-site parking Referral programme
Experience:

Montessori: 1 year (required) Management: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person