Job Description

Nursery Manager
Salary: Up to £28,000
Hours: 40 hours per week, all year round

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced Nursery Manager to join a thriving and well-established nursery group. This is a chance to take the lead in a dynamic and supportive environment.

If you're a proactive, dedicated leader with a strong vision for early years education, we want to hear from you! This role offers a chance to drive growth, maintain high standards of care, and lead a nursery to new heights of success.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Level 3 Early Years Qualification (essential).
• A solid background in early years care and leadership within a nursery environment.
• A comprehensive understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, motivate, and guide a team to consistently deliver high standards of care.
• Strong interpersonal abilities to build effective relationships with children, parents, staff, and external stakeholders.
• A passion for fostering the well-being and development of children, and creating an environment where they can grow and flourish.
• Ability to efficiently manage resources, ensuring the nursery operates smoothly and in compliance with all regulations.

What's on Offer

Our client is committed to your ongoing professional growth, and as part of this, they offer:

• A competitive leave package to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Access to continuous professional development opportunities, including funding for additional qualifications.
• Clear and structured opportunities for career advancement within the nursery group.
• A company pension scheme to secure your long-term financial future.

Your Role

As Nursery Manager, you will lead a dedicated team to provide a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to your team to ensure the highest standards of care and early education are delivered.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery, managing resources, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure age-appropriate, creative, and stimulating activities are designed and implemented to support children's development.
• Regularly assess children's progress, implementing tailored learning plans to meet individual needs.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with families, ensuring open communication regarding children's progress and development.
• Maintain a safe and hygienic environment, ensuring all policies and procedures are adhered to.
• closely with other members of the leadership team to foster a supportive environment for both staff and children.

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