NURSERY TRAINEE MANAGER

Location: Tops Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Dorset

Salary: Up to £14.93 per hour

Contract: 40 hours per week/ Full Time

About the Nursery Trainee Manager Role

Do you have Early Years Leadership experience and looking for a fresh new challenge?

As a Nursery Trainee Manager, you will support the day-to-day operations of the nursery, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children. This role is designed for individuals aspiring to develop management skills within a childcare setting. You will work closely with the Nursery Manager and staff to promote high standards of care and education.

About the Nursery

Tops Bournemouth Nursery is a 131 place Day Nursery & Pre-School situated in Bournemouth Royal Hospital, Bournemouth. The nursery run several extra-curricular activities including Tops Forest School, cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, meditation and much more!

What does the Nursery Manager role involve?

* Assist in overseeing daily nursery activities, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards.

* Collaborate with the Nursery Manager to train, mentor, and support staff in delivering high-quality childcare.

* Monitor and support the developmental progress of children, implementing appropriate educational activities and assessments.

* Foster positive relationships with parents and caregivers, addressing concerns and promoting nursery events and initiatives.

* Help manage administrative tasks, including attendance records, incident reports, and budgeting.

* Assist in the implementation of nursery policies and procedures, ensuring adherence by staff and parents.

* Promote a safe and hygienic environment, conducting regular safety checks and maintaining equipment and facilities.

* Work collaboratively with the nursery team, contributing ideas to enhance the overall quality of care and education.

What are we looking for?

* A minimum of a Level 3 Early Years Qualification is required.

* Have a solid knowledge of the EYFS

* Have a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures

Why You'll Love Working with Us

At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. Here are some of the fantastic benefits you'll enjoy as part of our family:

£700 Welcome Bonus: We're excited to have you join us and want to start things off with a warm welcome!

Manager Bonus: Your hard work and dedication can lead to unlimited rewards with our superstar uncapped manager bonuses available for achieving improved Ofsted outcomes.

Annual Bonus Scheme: As an Employee-Owned Company, you'll share in our success. Each May, you'll have the opportunity to receive a bonus from our profit shares.

Relocation Package: Receive up to £3000 to help make your move as smooth as possible.

Childcare Discount: Enjoy up to 60% off childcare within Tops Day Nurseries, making it easier for you to balance work and family life.

Flexible Working Options: Maximise Your Time Off with Compressed Hours. By working compressed hours, you can enjoy even more time off either work a four-day week every week and gain up to 48 extra days off per year. or, alternatively, work nine days over two weeks, and you'll receive up to 24 additional days off annually. That's on top of your standard holiday allowance!

Holiday Allowance: Take advantage of 29 days of holiday to relax and recharge.

Exclusive Deals and Discounts: Access our reward and recognition platform, Each Person, for up to 40% off cinema tickets, Diesel Savings Card, and cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers.

Health and Wellbeing Support: We've got you covered with NHS Prescription Charges, Optical Care, and Dental Treatment.

Career Development: We're committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement.

Why Tops Day Nurseries?

We are a leading early education and childcare provider in South England, established in 1990. We promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility by educating today's children to influence future generations. We value respect, open communication, and teamwork, fostering a positive, purpose-driven work environment.

As an Employee-Owned Company, our colleagues are co-owners, benefiting from the company's growth through annual profit-sharing bonuses. We're also proud to rank 9th in the 2024 Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK, offering career development from Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeships to Nursery Manager or Early Years Teacher.

Exciting? We think so! Your journey starts here, so take the first step to become part of Tops Team by clicking apply!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. All candidates will be required to have an enhanced DBS which is on the update service. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks. This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Childrens' Barred List