Honeyshute Day Nursery operates a small group of private settings in Plymouth and is currently expanding. We are looking for a capable, hands on manager to run our newest acquisition . This setting as a small nursery, sitting at the heart of the community, feeding the local primary schools in the surrounding area.
About You
We are looking for someone who is passionate, caring and committed to moving the nursery forward to reach an outstanding registration status. Experience of leading a team is essential and you will have an in depth knowledge of the EYFS and be prepared to lead the nursery curriculum. The ideal candidate must be experienced in safeguarding and hold the experience and knowledge to oversee and support the nursery SENCO.
The successful candidate will:
Hold a minimum of a Level 3 NVQ in Childcare and Education
Be an experienced team leader
Be an inspirational early year's practitioner
Have a solid knowledge of the EYFS
Have the ability to work flexibly between 7am and 6pm
Have excellent communication skills
Your Duties & Responsibilities will involve:
Ensuring all agreed nursery policies are followed, reviewed and updated.
Ensuring the daily operational management of the nursery runs smoothly.
Prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspections and action any recommendations made by the inspector.
To achieve and maintain a minimum Ofsted rating of GOOD, whilst always striving for OUTSTANDING for all areas.
Support the nursery owner with the day-to-day financial operations within the nursery.
Create and lead the nursery curriculum in line with the EYFS, supporting the team to strive for inspirational practice.
Ensure that required standards, ratios and conditions of the registration are maintained at all times.
To be committed to the safeguarding of all children in the nursery and your direct care.
Completing all staff supervisions.
If you are looking for a nursery manager role where you can focus your time on leading your team in excellent practice with minimal accounting duties and no sales pressures then this could be the job for you.