Nursery Manager

Our Client is looking to employ an experienced Nursery Manager for their unique, independent day nursery, based near Chingford. The successful candidate will be an experienced leader who is confident, driven, and passionate about childcare and will also be organised, committed, and professional individual who is driven by delivering high quality and can lead by example. They are also seeking a Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner for the setting.

Key Responsibilities

To deliver and ensure a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years
To manage the day to day activities of the setting
To ensure that the preschool nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others
To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child's development
To be responsible for the efficient running of the preschool nursery and overall delivery of a high quality service
To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the Owners
To ensure that the preschool nursery provides a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times
To undertake and assign designated roles
To ensure all staff understand and work to preschool nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies
To conduct staff appraisals and supervisions as appropriate and to identify staff training needs
To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the nursery and its curriculum, exchanging information about children's progress and encouraging parents' involvement.
To ensure all records are properly maintained in accordance with the policies and procedures of the company
Check equipment is in good condition
Essential

Hold a Level 3 qualification or above in childcare and previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
Have previous leadership or supervisory experience with a proven record of working as a Manager or Deputy
Support the Owners to provide professional leadership and management of the nursery, ensuring that all children receive the highest levels of care and education
Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities.
Benefits

Excellent competitive salary that is negotiable depending on experience
Excellent working facilities
If this sounds like the type of vacancy you feel you have been looking for, then apply today! Alternatively email your most up to date CV to (url removed)