Nursery Manager (Min Level 3 Qual): Your chance to make your mark!

Immediate start. Your chance to make a mark and shape a high performing and well estalished Nursery that has been running for many years. A unique opportunity has arisen for an an experienced Nursery Manager to lead our nursery school as outgoing Manager retires. This role would suit someone that can make their mark on the nursery, modernise operations, is self-motivated, inspire others and has a passion for childcare. Benefits:

• £38,000- £42,000pa depending on experience + £5,000 annual bonus based on performance
• Pension contribution
• 25 paid holidays inclusive of bank holidays
• Funding for further training
• Staff discounts for own childcare
• Paid expenses for quarterly team socials, incentive vouchers and and a monthly fitness membership.
• Kind, supportive owners!

• Help create and support the Nursery processes and rules, ensuring you and your team uphold the long standing Weydown reputation
• Promote and maintain a fun and supportive working culture within your team - team happiness is a must!
• Lead and manage the Nursery and business in collaboration with the owners
• Manage and oversee day to day operations and administrative tasks to manage the nursery including procurement, rota, and banking.
• Ensure the EYcurriculum supports a range of learning styles and develops each child’s independence
• Plan and lead meetings with Nursery staff
• Prepare for Ofsted inspections and work towards the Nursery’s inspection goals.
• Ensure Educators keep a record of every child’s progression and make this accessible for parents.
• Attend meetings of the Trustees when requested.
• Liaise with other colleagues to aid the smooth transition of all children from early years to reception.
• Promote the health and wellbeing of all children in the nursery.
• Manage and plan the day-to-day running of activities, including efficient use of resources.
• Keep up-to-date with the requirements of the EYFS framework

• Be a role model in leading the team with empathy, honesty, but also holding all accountable to keeping to high standards (while having fun!)
• Calm, an excellent communicator (to team, children and parents), and has a problem solving mindset
• Proactive and comes to work with purpose and shaping Weydown for the future
• Can take on instruciton from owners and follow-thorugh on commitments

• Level 3 minimum in childcare
• Been actively working in a nursery for the last 2 years
• Desired: SENCo (Special Needs Coordinator) qualified - is currently or working towards SEND specialism