Head of Nursery - Ilkeston

Cherubs Nurseries; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery is seeking a Head of Nursery in Ilkeston, dedicated to providing the best start for children. The role includes supporting families, leading the nursery team, and ensuring high standards in a supportive and nurturing environment. Join us to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education.

Benefits

30% off childcare

Long-service awards

Annual ‘Me Day’

Electric Car Scheme

Free healthy lunch

Qualifications

• Dedicated early years leader with robust safeguarding practices.
• Experience in managing childcare and nursery support teams.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursery management and support team in providing an exceptional service.
• Ensure adherence to safeguarding policies and effective staff management.
• Monitor nursery planning and observations using the nursery app.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Team Management

Education

Relevant Early Years Leadership Qualification

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Ready to lead with passion, purpose, and heart? We’re looking for a dedicated early years leader to guide our team, support our families, and champion the best start in life for every child.

About Us

Established in 1993, Cherubs Nurseries is a family-run business on a mission to give all children the personalities, skills and experiences they need to take on the world, without limitations. Central to our approach (inspired by Montessori, Hygge, Reggio and Forest School) is our Community Life work which aims to make the communities we serve better places to live, work and grow up in. From annual fundraising events to community clean ups and a robust Sustainability Action Plan.

We know it takes a village to raise a child and we want our nurseries to be reflective of our communities. We champion diversity in the early years sector and are driven to bring more men into early years, supporting MITEY to achieve a mixed-gender early years workforce.

Why work at Cherubs Nurseries?

• Family-run business, but with all the benefits you would expect from a bigger group!
• Committed to taking people where they want to go - from personalised professional development pathways to continuous internal training.
• Experienced and long-standing teams - plenty of support whilst you get to grips with Cherubs Nurseries.
• Opportunity to progress and transfer internally - whether that’s within your current nursery or to another team or nursery within the group.
• Exceptional early years environments - we heavily invest in our nurseries to ensure they align with our approach and curriculum and are the best places to work for our team.
• Proactive and forward-thinking culture - we’re committed to making Cherubs Nurseries a great place to work.
• Supportive Head Office and Central Support teams - reducing your paperwork and time in the office.
  
  

About Our Nursery

Cherubs Ilkeston is a brand new, modern 72-place nursery. It has a rapidly developing team (due to only opening in September 2024) so there are plenty of opportunities for career progression. The nursery is well-placed with good bus and road links and local amenities within walking distance such as supermarkets and food outlets.

Cherubs Nurseries Rewards And Benefits

• 30% off childcare at Cherubs Nurseries
• Long-service awards for 5+ years service
• Annual “Me Day” after 1 year’s service
• Electric Car Scheme (for those eligible)
• Free healthy lunch, made by our Nursery Chef
  
  

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the nursery management, childcare team and nursery support team in providing an amazing service for both our children and families. Ensure the whole setting runs to a consistent high standard.
• Be responsible for robust safeguarding practices, ensuring policies are adhered to at all times.
• Manage and deploy staff effectively using a weekly rota.
• Monitor the nurseries planning and observations using the nursery app.
• Embrace and implement the Cherubs Nurseries’ vision, values and brand promises ensuring you promote these in all aspects of your role.
• Supervise and appraise the team keeping them motivated whilst challenging any behaviours.
• Mentor your team and always demonstrate best practice.
  
  

Passionate about giving children the best start in life? So are we. If you’re nurturing, dedicated, and ready to help little minds grow, we’d love to welcome you to our team. Apply now and start making a difference every single day.

Disclaimer: Cherubs Nurseries is committed to upholding a safe and compliant workforce and business. All roles require: the right to work in the United Kingdom, the completion of a “Keeping Children Safe” Form, a DBS and at least 2 satisfactory employment references. Some roles may also require a 5-year employment history.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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