Job Title: Nursery Manager required ASAP
I am currently working with a Nursery nestled into the heart and countryside of West Sussex. This nursery is dedicated to providing a nurturing and enriching environment for your child’s development. Their experienced team of practitioners works closely with parents to create a tailored educational experience for each child, prioritising child-led activities within the EYFS framework.
Their approach emphasises quality care and effective communication with parents. They believe in building upon each child’s potential and achievements, promoting self-esteem and confidence in a safe and healthy environment.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Nursery Manager to lead their team and oversee the daily operations of their nursery. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to providing high-quality care and education to children.
Requirements:
- Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent (Level 5 or above preferred).
- Proven experience in a leadership role within an early years setting.
- Sound knowledge of early childhood development and best practices in early years education.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
- Strong leadership abilities, with the capacity to motivate and inspire staff.
- Understanding of regulatory requirements and commitment to maintaining high standards of care and safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strong leadership and guidance to staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines, including Ofsted requirements.
- Oversee the development and implementation of age-appropriate curricula and activities.
- Monitor and assess the progress of children, ensuring individual needs are met and documented.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with parents, addressing any concerns or inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Manage administrative tasks such as budgeting, staffing, and record-keeping.
- Continuously evaluate and improve the quality of care and education provided by the nursery.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of regulations and guidelines.
- Demonstrate strong leadership and management skills to ensure the setting provides first-class childcare to children and families, fostering an enjoyable work environment for staff.
- Deliver exceptional customer service to children and their families, consistently going the extra mile to meet their needs.
- Work towards achieving Outstanding levels of childcare provision, continuously striving for improvement.
- Fulfill Designated Safeguarding Lead responsibilities, promoting the health, safety, and welfare of children, employees, and families.
- Make referrals to external agencies and regulatory bodies when necessary.
- Uphold and implement the ethos and values of the nursery.
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education, providing in-house and external training as needed.
- Ensure full compliance of the nursery in all areas, including staffing ratios, health and safety, food safety, and allergy management.
- Adhere to internal policies and procedures while meeting external legislation and statutory requirements set by relevant bodies.
- Work towards achieving 100% occupancy at the nursery, identifying and capitalising on commercial opportunities to facilitate visits and bookings.
If you are interested in this role, please apply now or send your CV over to jamie@pinktile.co.uk.
This role is subject to relevant safeguarding checks, suitable references and clear DBS.
