Nursery Manager

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Nursery Manager to oversee the daily operations of our nursery. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in early childhood education and demonstrate exceptional leadership skills. This role involves managing staff, ensuring the safety and well-being of children, and fostering a nurturing environment that promotes learning and development.

Nursery manager:

Nursery: Little Spring Wonders Daycare Nursery

Salary: Starting from £33,000.00-£41,000.00 per annum (depending on Qualifications)

Contract: Permanent – 40 hour per week contract (flexible working arrangement can be discussed).

About us – www.littlespringwonders.co.uk

Little Spring Wonders Daycare Nursery aims to provide Outstanding care and education to our children and families. Our Family run Daycare Nursery is now entering our 14th year, having achieved an ‘Outstanding’ rating with Ofsted in 2017 and November 2022.

Our Nursery offers care to children aged 0 to 5, with an additional wrap around care service to our local Primary school.

Situated in the heart of Great Baddow, we consistently look to support and network with our local community.

Your role within the Nursery:

• To manage the nursery on a daily basis ensuring outstanding childcare each and every day.
• To motivate and lead the staff team as an inspirational role model.
• To provide the best possible outcomes for all children.
• To effectively lead any inspections from Ofsted or local authorities.
• To observe, analyse and improve the performance of staff.
• To act as the Designated Safeguard Lead across the Nursery, ensuring that all children are looked after and cared for to the highest level.
• To lead all staff CPD and training, including the induction process for new staff.
• To support the Directors with recruitment across the nursery.
• To support the SENCO effectively develop all children from their own starting points.
• To deliver an effective and positive ethos across the family run nursery.
• To ensure that all staff members are working to the highest standards set out in our policies and procedures.
• To effectively manage all expectations of legal duties indicated within the EYFS, including staff ratios within the nursery.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary, with annual salary reviews.
• £1,000.00 bonus when your team achieves an Outstanding Ofsted Inspection.
• Discounted childcare.
• 30 days holiday per year.
• Access to our ‘Employee Assistance Programme’ for online and telephone support for health and wellbeing.
• Opportunities to develop your own skills and knowledge further through additional courses and CPD.
• Flexible working can be discussed at the Interview.
• Allocated car park space

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Leader to Level 3 or above with a recognised Early Years Qualification.
• Has experience working within a setting with an “Outstanding” / “Good” outcome rating.
• Has experience leading a Nursery as a Manager or Deputy Manager for at least two years.
• Has experience developing practitioners knowledge and performance.
• Has experience building positive working relationships with parents and families.
• An individual with knowledge and understanding of the Safeguarding legal requirements of a nursery as indicated by Ofsted, DfE and EYFS.

Further information - If you would like further information on this role, please email enquiries@littlespringwonders.co.uk to organise an informal conversation or face-to-face meeting.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £33,000.00-£41,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 1 year (required)
• Nursery experience: 5 years (required)
• Leadership: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: LSW NM1