Nursery Manager

We're looking for a dedicated and experienced Nursery Manager to join our growing team and help shape a warm, stimulating setting where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

Main Purpose of the Role

· To plan and deliver effective daily management of the nursery, in accordance with Company policy, all relevant legislation, plus local authority and Ofsted requirements.

· To ensure the provision is of the highest quality; providing a safe, stimulating and caring child-centred environment catering for the children’s educational and developmental needs.

· To ensure that all quality and safety standards are maintained in the nursery at all times.

· Responsibility for the recruitment and overall management of all childcare and other staff.

· To liaise closely with parents/carers to ensure high levels of involvement and customer satisfaction at all times.

Reports to: Directors & Area Manager

Direct reports: Nursery Practitioners & Catering staff

Qualifications, experience and personal qualities required:

· Ideally NVQ level 4 or equivalent, otherwise NNEB, CACHE level 3, NVQ level 3, or equivalent

· Good level of applied literacy and numeracy

· A minimum of two years working in a management capacity in a group day care

· setting for children aged 0-5 years

· Knowledge of Ofsted standards and experience of inspections

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

· Knowledge of health & safety legislation

· Achievement orientated with an ability to use own initiative

· Well-organised and works autonomously with minimal close supervision

· Strong people management skills with the ability to lead and motivate a team

· Thorough with strong attention to detail and a commitment to excellence

· Proactive and innovative approach to challenges and ideas, plus strong problem solving capabilities

· Flexible and receptive to change

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £34,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension

Work Location: In person