BlighE15NM – Nursery Manager

Bligh Group LTD T; Stratford; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization located in Stratford is seeking a passionate Nursery Manager to oversee its daily operations. The ideal candidate must have a relevant Early Years degree, at least three years of post-qualification experience, and two years in a supervisory role. This full-time, permanent position requires excellent organizational skills and a commitment to high-quality childcare. Salary is negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ post-qualification experience required.
• 2 years’ relevant supervisory experience needed for manager position.
• Excellent knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and Ofsted requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day operations of the nursery.
• Work in partnership with parents and provide good customer service.
• Meet all requirements for OFSTED and other legislative bodies.

Skills

Proven managerial level experience

Excellent organisation skills

Motivated to develop and maintain high quality provision and practice

Commitment to equal opportunities for all children and families

Enthusiastic, innovative and able to motivate others

Highly organised with great time management skills

Punctuality

Education

Early Years degree

CACHE level 3 or equivalent

NVQ level 3

Job description

We are looking to expand our team and are now looking for a Nursery Manager to take over our setting located in Stratford.This position is for an immediate start.

Qualifications: to include Early Years degree, Early Years Professional, NNEB, CACHE level 3, NVQ level 3 or equivalent. 3 years’ post-qualification experience and 2 years’ relevant supervisory experience for the manager position.

Working hours: Monday – Friday (rotating shifts: 8am to 5pm and 9am to 6pm).

The successful applicant will be responsible for managing all the day to day operations of the nursery and therefore must be able to think on their feet, multi task and delegate effectively, as well as keeping on top of the daily paperwork necessary. You must be passionate about working in childcare and be experienced in tracking children?s progress.

Background & experience:

• Excellent knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and Ofsted requirements
• Great understanding and practical experience of nursery care for young children
• Great understanding and practical experience of child development and parenting
• Experience of working in similar role is essential
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation
• Secure knowledge of how babies develop and the ability to apply this to your practice
• Working knowledge of safe guarding children
• Knowledge of learning and development of children and how to monitor this
• Great understanding and practical experience of child development and parenting
• Excellent Knowledge in Early years inspection
• Experience in quality Staff performance management
• Skilled in dealing with Parents, building strong parent partnership, maintaining positive partnerships

Skills:

• Proven managerial level experience
• Excellent organisation skills
• Motivated to develop and maintain high quality provision and practice
• Commitment to equal opportunities for all children and families
• Enthusiastic, innovative and able to motivate others
• Highly organised with great time management skills
• Punctuality

Personal attributes:

• Friendly and approachable for families and staff
• Enthusiastic, innovative and able to motivate others

Responsibilities:

• To work in partnership with the parents and provide good customer service
• To keep abreast of current early childhood thinking/trends
• To ensure that all the requirements for OFSTED and other legislative bodies are met
• To effectively manage and sustain occupancy levels
• To manage all day to day operations of the nursery
• To ensure all policies, procedures and curriculum?s are implemented and adhered to at all times
• To effectively lead and manage the staff team including providing day to day guidance, training and support to all staff
• To market the nursery effectively to encourage prospective parents
• To achieve and maintain high standards of care and education

Salary is negotiable depending on experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent