Nursery Manager

Squirrels Nursery LTD

Squirrels Nursery Ltd is a family run business and is very much aware of the delicate balance between work and family life.

Squirrels strives to support children’s development in all areas so they may grow to be strong, independent individuals based on loving and secure relationships.

The children in our care are all valued as individuals and are respected as such. We provide a family type atmosphere where all the children can learn through play in a safe, fun and very caring environment.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH SQUIRRELS:

• Day off on your birthday month and additional holiday (extra to your holiday entitlement)
• Employee discount on Childcare at Squirrels
• Flexible Working Hours
• Opportunities for Continued Professional Development & Support with professional growth
• 6 weeks Annual Leave
• Appreciation gifts throughout the year
• Team building events throughout the year
• Free parking

Nursery Manager
Squirrels Nursery is a family run nursery with settings in Gosport and Waterlooville. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, professional Nursery Manager to lead in our St Marys setting and provide early years education to the highest standard on an all year round basis. ( Semi term time only could be discussed at interview).

The post is for 35-38 hours per week, all year round.

It is essential that the successful candidate has a sound knowledge of the EYFS, the ability to deliver an exciting curriculum and stimulating environment, and proven skills in communication with children, parents and colleagues.

As Nursery Manager, you will oversee the daily running of the setting, leading your team, delivering a high-quality curriculum and ensuring all children are safe, happy and thriving.

You will:

· Lead, coach and appraise a passionate team.

· Deliver an engaging, inclusive EYFS curriculum that reflects Squirrels values and community, in all areas of the setting.

· Champion safeguarding, SEND and wellbeing across the nursery

· Maintain high standards of health, safety and compliance, working with the Directors if needed.

· Manage budgets for the setting.

· To work in partnership with the office team & HR Manager to ensure any necessary paperwork, monitoring and admin for setting is completed in a timely manner.

· Build professional relationships with families and carers

· Lead confidently through inspection and continuous improvement processes

· To mentor and support apprentices, helping them to thrive and learn.

· To support staff and ensure the implementation of all Squirrels Policies and Procedures.

· Support the HR manager with adhering to safer recruitment procedures when involved with the recruitment for the setting.

What we are looking for in candidates:

· An experienced childcare professional (Level 3 or above)

· Hold a relevant Mathematics qualification, or be willing to work towards gaining the qualification.

· Skilled in leading others or ready to step up into their first senior leadership role

· Able to create an inclusive, nurturing, fun, safe and caring nursery environment that meets the needs of every child.

· Confident in understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage’s welfare, learning and development requirements

· Calm, organised and a strong communicator – both written and verbal

· Committed to inclusive, high-quality practice and continuous improvement

Squirrels Nursery Ltd’s commitment to fair, safe and effective recruitment, and selection of both new and existing employees.

Squirrels Nursery Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and will not discriminate unlawfully against anyone but will select the best candidate for the job in terms of qualifications and abilities.

We are committed to safer recruitment practices that:

• Deter prospective applicants who are unsuitable to work with children or young people.
• Identify and reject applicants who are unsuitable to work with children or young people.

Pay: £29,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company pension
• Employee discount

Application question(s):

• Do you hold a relevant qualification in Childcare?

Work Location: In person