Nursery Manager

We are looking for a strong, creative leader with a commitment towards high-standards of childcare and education. This role requires a minimum level 3 qualification in childcare with leadership experience in an early years setting.

Key Duties and responsibilities:

• Assume overall responsibility of the day-today running of the nursery ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Lead and inspire our team of practitioners
• Develop and maintain effective policies and procedures
• Ensure that an appropriate play-based EYFS curriculum is in place
• Capacity to coordinate in a specialist area i.e. Safeguarding officer / SENCO
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers and external parties (e.g. local council)
• Work closely with the Directors to oversee and manage the following areas:
1) Health and safety
2) Recruitment / staff development
3) Finance and admin

Expectations:
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Children and Young Peoples Workforce or equivalent
• A minimum of two years recent experience, working in a Preschool/Nursery setting, ideally already in a senior practitioner / leadership role.
• Excellent working knowledge of the EYFS and the current OFSTED statutory guidance
• Proven track record in the implementation of high quality learning opportunities
• Commitment to high standards of quality in all areas, which should be evident through written reports and accurate records (including financial records and account information)
• Hold and display the following attributes
o Strong initiative
o Creative thinker
o Effective team leadership
o Enthusiastic with a good sense of humour
• Fully understand the following fundamentals specific to the role and keep up to date with any changes;
o EYFS
o Legislation (in relation to the curriculum)
o Induction programme
o Nursery Policies and Procedures
o Any reasonable duties, in accordance with the nursery aims and objectives

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