Job Description

Job Summary

Reports to:

Nursery proprietors

Purpose of Job

The Nursery Manager will be expected to provide high quality, flexible childcare for families from the local communities.

The Nursery Manager will oversee the operation of the day nursery to the highest standards, ensuring that the best possible environment andcare are provided for young children.

Main Responsibilities

To be responsible for and to oversee the day-to-day management, staffing, organisation and smooth running of the Nursery. To be a member of the management team and to contribute to the strategic planning, monitoring, evaluation and development of the Nursery. To be responsible at all times for high standards of care and education of children in accordance with statutory requirements. To ensure the EYFS is promoted and delivered within the setting and the principles adhered to. To contribute to effective communication between the Day Care staff and with all partner organisations. To order and maintain equipment and resources in the Nursery To deal with queries relating to admissions in line with the admissions policy agreed by the management team. To keep a register and up to date records of all children using the Day Care provision and to give regular feedback to parents about their child's development and progress. To work with the nursery proprietor to organise and train and monitor students in the Day Care provision.
Supervision / Management of People

The Nursery Manager will be contributing to the management, supervision and appraisal of the following staff:

Deputy Manager Supervisors Nursery Assistants Level 2/3 Workers Unqualified / Level 1/2 Workers
The Nursery Manager will identify staff training needs and discuss training opportunities.

From time to time there may be a requirement to manage the work of staff who are appointed for supply work or to provide supervision for students on placement.

Creativity and Innovation

The Nursery Manager will have a key role in monitoring the nursery and implementing essential policies and procedures. This will require creative thought together with an informed understanding of statutory requirements and best practice for childcare. Any planning will be discussed with the nursery proprietor before implementing. The Nursery Manager must work to Nursery policies about Keeping Children Safe, Equal Opportunities, Data Protection and Confidentiality. The Nursery Manager will need to understand and implement policies and procedures (for example for Health and Safety) in relation to staff, buildings and resources.
Contacts and Relationships

Working relationships will include the following:

Internal

Proprietors All staff employed for the day care provision Children
External

Parents and families Staff from a range of other agencies and settings including the Social Services, Primary Care Trust, NHS Trust, Surestart and a range of voluntary /private sector organisations and Day Care providers where required.
The Nursery Manager will be expected to build good working relationships at every level. Working in partnership with parents and families is highly valued and the Nursery Manager must be approachable, friendly and able to communicate effectively at all times.

At all times the Nursery Manager will be expected to respect the confidentiality of sensitive family information (subject to child protection policies and procedures).

Decisions

Discretion

The Nursery Manager will work closely with the proprietors and management team. Information and guidance will be readily available, however, the Nursery Manager will be expected to work autonomously in relation to the day-to-day management of Nursery. The role requires the confidence to make day-to-day decisions thoughtfully and with a high degree of sensitivity to the needs of children and families. The Nursery Manager will be expected to make recommendations and proposals about service developments and changes, but not to make decisions about substantive changes to the Nursery.
Resources

The Nursery Manager will have day-to-day responsibility for the planning of Day Care in the Nursery and for the use of other resources. Also for ensuring that the day care provision is clean, safe and welcoming for families and staff. The Nursery will be an authorised signatory for orders and staff timesheets to an agreed level of delegation. The Nursery Manager will be a key holder for the Nursery.
Work Environment

a) Work Demands*

The Nursery Manager will need to demonstrate effective time and resource management to meet the planned needs of children and families and any anticipated demands that might be reasonably foreseen. The Nursery Manager will need to be attentive to a planned timetable whilst retaining the flexibility to be

accessible and available to parents and staff. The Nursery Manager will need to make judgements about the delegation of tasks and responsibilities to the Deputy Manager and other staff in the Nursery.

b) Physical Demands *

The work requires normal physical effort. It may occasionally involve lifting and handling of training equipment, play equipment and other resources and to be involved in practical activities and physical care of young children.

c) Working Conditions*

The Nursery Manager is mainly office/nursery based, but may be expected to attend meetings & training in other places.

A)

Other Duties*

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not restrictive and the post holder may be required to undertake any other duties that may be required from time to time. Any such duties should not, however, substantially change the general character of the post.

B) Equal Opportunities*

The post holder must carry out his/her duties with full regard to the setting's Equal Opportunities policy

C) Health and Safety*

The post holder must carry out his/her duties with full regard to the setting's Health and Safety procedures.

Job Type / Category

Nursery is based in Ward End. Manager will be required to work flexibly between the opening hours of the nursery (7.30 am - 6.00 pm ) working 40 hours a week.

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

Qualification in Management at Level 4 or above along with minimum of 2 years experience working as a manager in a nursery setting.

Other Knowledge and Skills Desired:

Knowledge, understanding and practical experience of Day Care for young children Knowledge and practical understanding of child development and parenting Knowledge and understanding of legislation and regulations relating to day care for young children and the inspections process for approval of day care settings Knowledge and ability to create and implement policies and procedures consistent with legislation, regulations and local requirements Able to work independently and to manage own time efficiently Experience of managing supervision of staff Ability to develop an effective team Warm and caring personality - friendly and approachable to families Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels Commitment to the principle that families 'know best' about their own needs Commitment to equal opportunities for all children and families
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 24,000.00-27,000.00 per year

Work Location: On the road