Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Nursery Manager to oversee the daily operations of our nursery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and management, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children. As a Nursery Manager, you will lead a team of childcare professionals, engage with parents, and implement educational programmes that promote the development of young children.

Duties

Manage the overall operations of the nursery, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices in childcare. Lead, mentor, and support staff in their professional development while fostering a collaborative team environment. Develop and implement age-appropriate educational programmes that encourage learning through play. Maintain effective communication with parents regarding their children's progress and any concerns that may arise. Oversee the daily activities of the nursery, including scheduling, staffing, and resource management. Ensure the safety and well-being of all children in care by maintaining a clean and secure environment. Conduct regular assessments of children's development and adapt programmes as necessary to meet individual needs.

Skills

Proven management experience within a childcare setting is essential. Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team. Experience working with children in an educational or childcare capacity is required. Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices is advantageous. Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written, to effectively engage with staff and parents. A valid driving licence is preferred to facilitate transportation as needed for nursery activities or outings. A genuine passion for nurturing children's growth and development is essential for success in this role.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well established team and to work closely with the Nursery Manager and a professional team.

The nursery has an excellent reputation and we want to maintain the excellent standards that the nursery have already been accredited for.

You will be someone who is mature, experienced and focused on delivering excellent standards of care with a natural ability to work as part of a team and always be willing to go above and beyond for our wonderful families.

Salary: Dependant on qualification and experience.

What attributes does our ideal candidate have?

Has a warm smiling face that makes every child feel special.
Is able to laugh at jokes they don't understand, or don't find funny!
Preferably has a little bit of quirkiness.
If a child requests that they be a captain of a pirate ship, they will be the best pirate captain they can be!
Feels comfortable telling everybody in the same room as them that they are going to the toilet!
Doesn't have to have the ability to be able to sing in tune, but must have the confidence to sing out of tune in front of a crowd.
Must be able to distribute warm hugs, as and when required.
Must possess the skills required to rapidly count the heads of numerous moving small people. This is of the utmost importance.
Must be comfortable entering public places on the way home from work, with unknown substances on their clothing.
Must have a high level of comfort talking about bodily functions.
Must have the ability to pretend to eat playdough creations realistically. This is an essential requirement along with drinking numerous cups of pretend tea.
Must have the ability to read a ten page story, upside down, with at least 4 interruptions per page.
Must be prepared to have lots of fun in the workplace. Laughter is something you can expect to engage in for a large part of your working day.
Loves being outside come rain or shine. At Mumbles we love the great outdoors.
Finally, you must be prepared to feel loved, special and important to many young children and their families. There is simply no other job quite like it.
If the above sounds like you, and you think you fit the criteria, we would love to hear from you!

DBS and Reference will be required for successful applicants.

Please email mumbles.sandon@gmail.com or message our Facebook page with a covering letter and your CV attached. Alternatively, ring Sam 07376461940 for more details.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 29,120.00-35,360.00 per year

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Free flu jabs Free parking
Work Location: In person