Manager

Pippins Pre-School and Nursery; Crediton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established nursery in Crediton is seeking an enthusiastic Nursery Manager to lead their team. You will manage daily operations and ensure high-quality care for children aged 0-5. The ideal candidate should have experience leading a nursery and be qualified to at least Level 3 in Early Years. This role offers professional development opportunities and employee benefits including childcare discounts.

Benefits

Continuous professional development opportunities

Employee childcare discount scheme

Extra day’s holiday for your birthday

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience of managing day-to-day nursery operations.
• Ability to lead a team with positivity and support staff development.
• Committed to providing a safe and stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day nursery operations.
• Promote a healthy lifestyle and positive community engagement.
• Implement a rich, play-based curriculum.

Skills

Enthusiastic and passionate about learning

Experience of leading a nursery setting and team

Ability to build positive relationships

Knowledge of EYFS framework and safeguarding practice

Education

Level 3 in a full and relevant Early Years qualification

Job description

Pippins Pre‑School & Nursery

Pippins Pre‑School & Nursery are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Nursery Manager to lead our dedicated team. Pippins is an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ nursery for 0-5 year olds, described by Ofsted as welcoming, warm and friendly. The role includes managing the day to day nursery operations, alongside the wrap‑around pre and post school provision at Landscore School (Crediton).

Setting

The setting is located in the heart of Crediton and is closely linked to the local community, with regular fundraising events and family activities. Children are cared for across two floors, split into four well resourced rooms. The space is vibrant, yet homely and designed to welcome children and support their learning through play. Due to its central location, children often make use of the nearby facilities through visits to the local park, book shop and library.

Objectives

• Encourage a healthy lifestyle by promoting exercise, nutritional knowledge and building a sound foundation for well‑being
• Ensure a safe, stimulating, comfortable environment, by providing high quality care and education implementing a rich, play‑based curriculum indoors and outdoors
• Promote fun and enjoyment, by giving each child quality time and attention based on their own personal interests and views
• Provide opportunities to positively engage with society; the chance to be part of their local community
• Work in partnership with parents/carers to maximise a child’s potential to learn and develop

Role

• Be enthusiastic and passionate about learning
• Be warm, friendly and approachable
• Be committed to providing a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment
• Have experience of leading a nursery setting and team
• Able to build positive relationships with children, parents and team members
• Qualified to a minimum of Level 3 in a full and relevant Early Years qualification
• Able to lead the team with positivity and support staff development and performance monitoring
• Have experience and knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding practice

Benefits

• A large, supportive and dedicated team and board of trustees
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
• Employee childcare discount scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• A comprehensive induction and handover

Pippins Pre School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. Previous applicants need not apply.

For more information about this role, including the job description and application form please contact Pippins: [e-mail]

Interview date: Friday 7th November