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Dean Close Little Tree's Nurseries
1 Queens Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 2LR
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Nursery Manager - 3475116
Chepstow
This is a permanent, full time vacancy.
The Vacancy
Dean Close Little Trees Nursery are excited to offer an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, enthusiastic Nursery Manager to lead our team in St Arvans, Chepstow.
We are looking for someone who has a passion for early years, who can set high expectations and standards, leading by example and who has an eye for detail.
The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills. We are looking for someone who is proven at leading a team to deliver quality education and care for children and families.
The successful candidate will have an excellent knowledge of the Care Inspectorate Wales NMS, and Estyn to deliver outstanding education and inspire creative and challenging experiences for children.
- Is this exciting position for you?
- Are you an experienced Deputy Manager looking for a step up?
- Are you a current Nursery Manager looking for a change and to be part of a exciting and growing brand?
- Do you have a passion for early years and delivering fantastic and exciting opportunities for children?
This could be the challenge you have been looking for.......
Purpose of Job
The Nursery Manager will be expected to provide high quality, flexible childcare and education.
The Nursery Manager will oversee the operation of the day nursery to the highest standards, ensuring that the best possible environment and care are provided for young children.
Main Responsibilities
- To be responsible for and to oversee the day to day management, staffing, organisation and smooth running of the Nursery.
- To develop the ethos of the nursery in line with the nursery's aims and vision and to create a welcoming and family friendly environment.
- To be a member of the management team and to contribute to the strategic planning, monitoring, evaluation and development of the Nursery.
- To be responsible at all times for high standards of care and education of children attending the nursery and in accordance with statutory requirements.
You will have:
- Minimum of 2 years working in an Early Years setting
- NNEB, BTEC National Diploma, NVQ level 3 or equivalent, Early Years Teacher status
- Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Experience of the inspection process
- Knowledge of Health and Safety issues and legislation
- Full time role, working Monday-Friday
What we can offer you;
* Competitive Salary - £33,000 per year, + up to £3,500 KPI bonus subject to review and successes per year
*Company Sick Pay in line with length of service, up to a maximum 12 weeks full pay + 8 weeks half pay.
*Enhanced Holiday entitlement - extra 5 days holiday per year in addition to statutory holiday entitlement
*50% Employee Discount on Childcare Fees
* Paycare - a cash free private health care benefit including retail discounts
* GP in your pocket - access to a GP 24 hours a day including wellbeing support.
*Training inset days
* Personalised professional development opportunities bespoke to you using our career pathway programme
* Free daily lunch
* Cash Bonus for long service awards starting from 5 years +
* Wellbeing support
For further details please see the job description below.
Early applications are encouraged and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date.
Internal applicants
Please contact the Recruitment Team requesting the internal candidate application form link before starting your application.
The Foundation
Dean Close Foundation is a growing, vibrant and diverse family of independent schools and nurseries, uniting around a shared vision and set of values. These spring from the origins of Dean Close School, which was founded in 1886 in memory of Dean Francis Close, Rector of Cheltenham and educational philanthropist. The Christian ethos of that original school continues today where the aim is that every child should be given the opportunities to flourish, underpinned by its core values of courage, contribution and love which are the guiding principles behind its educational vision. The Foundation currently has five schools and six nurseries within its group, creating a strong community that can share best practice, resources and a secure future.
Dean Close Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For further details and the job description click on Apply Now.
Closing date for applications: 31/05/2024
Salary: £33,000pa + up to £3,500 Bonus
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