Nursery Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen and we are looking for a part time Nursery Manager at Rainbows Private Nursery in Newport.

The Candidate must hold a recognised Level 5 Childcare Qualification. They will also have a minimum of 2 years experience in management working within an early years setting.

The setting hours are 8:00am – 6:00pm, Monday and Wednesday and 8.00-2.00pm, Thursday and Friday for 52 weeks of the year. The post is for 29/31 hours per week.

Successful candidates will be given full support and training including mandatory fields and those relating to continual professional development in addition to those reflecting good practice. Training may need to be undertaken outside of normal working hours.

The successful candidate must be able to

• Demonstrate good organisational skills.
• Be able to guide and work in a team and in partnership with other agencies
• Plan and provide learning opportunities for all children
• Show commitment and enthusiasm towards achieving positive outcomes
• Be able to work on own initiative
• Be able to manage a team and give constructive feedback where necessary

All posts are subject to a satisfactory DBS and reference

Roles and responsibilities

• To be responsible for and to oversee the day to day running of the nursery.

• To develop the ethos of the nursery in line with the nurseries aims and visions to create a welcoming and family friendly environment

• To lead the team of Room leaders, Nursery Nurses, Nursery Assistants, Students and any other staff and to support, encourage and direct the team. Leading by example and inspiring the team ensuring at all times they act in a professional and responsible manner.

• To advertise for, interview and appoint new staff as required with the assistance of the director/owner carrying out all relevant and necessary checks.

• To carry out staff/student/work experience induction’s, appraisals, identify training development needs of staff and to give warnings as necessary in conjunction with the director/owner.

• To organise and lead staff meetings.

• Ensure varied, stimulating and relevant invitations to play are available throughout the day, which meets the needs and interests of the children.

• Ensure records are properly maintained e.g. register, accident/incident records, medicine forms, daily check lists, cleaning check lists etc.

• To implement and adhere to all nursery policies and procedures. Ensuring staff are kept up to date with relevant changes.

• To attend training and staff meetings when required, this maybe outside of working hours.

• Ensure rotas/routines for cleaning equipment etc are adhered to..

• Any other management tasks

Job Types: Permanent, Part-time

Pay: £15.25-£15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Newport NP19 0HZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Management : 2 years (preferred)
• Childcare: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person