Junior Nursery Manager

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Dudley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP (24/7 Confidential)

IMHR Plus discounts

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

SimplyHealth cash plan

Staff discount on YMCA childcare

CPD & career progression

Job summary

YMCA Black Country Group is seeking a passionate Junior Nursery Manager to lead our thriving nursery, providing exceptional care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to support daily operations, inspire and develop staff, and create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment that meets EYFS and Ofsted requirements.

You will play a key role in safeguarding, teaching and learning, health & safety, staffing ratios, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading an early years setting
• Strong knowledge of EYFS framework and safeguarding
• Proven ability to support staff development and performance
• Ability to collaborate with Senior Leadership to drive quality and growth

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day running of the nursery to ensure high-quality care and education
• Inspire and develop staff while maintaining safeguarding, health & safety and compliance
• Work with the Senior Leadership Team to implement policies and drive nursery growth
• Engage families to support positive outcomes for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years
• Ensure Ofsted readiness and effective administration of nursery operations

Skills

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Ofsted experience

Staff development

Job description

ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED EARLY YEARS PROFESSIONAL READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER?

YMCA Black Country Group is looking for a passionate and motivated Junior Nursery Manager to lead our thriving nursery, providing

exceptional care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will

support the day-to-day running of the nursery, inspire and develop staff, and create a safe, nurturing, stimulating, and

inclusiveenvironment that meets the requirements of the EYFS and Ofsted. You will play a key role in maintaining the highest

standards of safeguarding, teaching and learning, compliance and family engagement, health & safety, staffing ratios, and

administration while also supporting the nursery's continued growth and success.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader who is committed to delivering outstanding early years provision and

making a lasting difference to children's lives.

For further information, please find attached Job Description.

ABOUT US

Apart from a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for a company that is passionate about giving back to the community,

the successful applicant will also receive:

• * 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• * Access to our IMHR Plus online portal, offering discounts at major brands and retailers
• * 25 Days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, and an increase based on length of service
• * SimplyHealth cash plan e.g. dental care, physiotherapy, diagnostic consultation, tests, scans and more
• * Staff discount for: childcare at our YMCA nurseries, YGym membership, and Coffee at the Clock purchases
• * Ongoing opportunities for CPD & various career progression routes

YMCA Black Country Group is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this

commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and 2 references which

will be verified via telephone before taking up the role.

YMCA BCG is a trauma-informed organisation; we recognise and understand the widespread impact of trauma on individuals to shape

policies, practices, and culture. We are sensitive and responsive to the needs of those who have endured trauma to prevent its

recurrence among clients and staff.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Therefore, we encourage and support the

recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social

backgrounds.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date should we receive sufficient applications.