Head of Nursery – Lead a Premium Early Years Setting

Compass Associates; Leatherhead; Sur place; GBP 59 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonus scheme

Generous annual leave

Learning and development support

Funded professional development

Résumé du poste

Compass Associates seeks an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a premium early years setting in Leatherhead, Surrey. You will take full responsibility for daily operations, drive high standards of care and education, and empower a dedicated team within an established support structure.

The role requires strong EYFS knowledge, safeguarding expertise, and a proven track record of nurturing staff and delivering exceptional outcomes for children.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience as a Nursery Manager or in a similar leadership position.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.
• Proven experience leading, developing and retaining an early years team.
• Experience managing staffing, ratios, rotas and the operational running of a nursery.
• Experience across recruitment, induction, supervision and performance management.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with parents and colleagues.
• Experience managing nursery resources and budgets.
• A genuine passion for early years and delivering high-quality outcomes for children.
• Current Paediatric First Aid and relevant safeguarding training.
• A confident, hands-on and approachable leadership style.

Responsabilités

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Lead, motivate and develop a team of early years professionals.
• Maintain consistently high standards of care, education and practice.
• Ensure the setting operates in line with the EYFS framework, safeguarding requirements and relevant regulatory standards.
• Take responsibility for safeguarding and child protection, acting as DSL where required.
• Manage staffing levels, rotas, ratios, attendance and deployment.
• Lead recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisal and ongoing development of the team.
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers, ensuring a high level of customer service.
• Monitor occupancy and contribute to the nursery's operational and commercial performance.
• Oversee health and safety, risk assessments, incidents and compliance.
• Manage resources and expenditure effectively within agreed budgets.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and drive high standards across the setting.
• Work closely with the wider operational and early years teams to ensure the nursery is well supported.
• Provide visible, approachable and positive leadership to the nursery team.

Connaissances

Nursery leadership

EYFS knowledge

Staff management

Recruitment & induction

Communication

Budget management

Formation

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Description du poste

Compass Associates seeks an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a premium early years setting in Leatherhead, Surrey. You will take full responsibility for daily operations, drive high standards of care and education, and empower a dedicated team within an established support structure.

The role requires strong EYFS knowledge, safeguarding expertise, and a proven track record of nurturing staff and delivering exceptional outcomes for children.