Nursery Manager

Blossoms on the Reservoir; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A new nursery in Rushall is seeking a dedicated Nursery Manager to ensure exceptional care and education for children. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 childcare qualification and at least two years of managerial experience in an Early Years setting. Responsibilities include overseeing operations, leading the nursery team, and ensuring health & safety standards are met. This full-time role offers a competitive salary between £25,000 and £30,000, along with benefits such as company events and pension.

Benefits

Company events

Company pension

Employee discount

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in an Early Years setting in a manager or deputy role.
• Knowledge of delivering the EYFS and Ofsted inspections.
• Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all operational and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and inspire the nursery team.
• Manage safeguarding, health & safety, and child protection.

Skills

Passion for Early Years education

Leadership

Effective communication

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Minimum Early Years Level 3 childcare qualification

GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting career move in 2024? Would you like to be involved in a brand new nursery?

Blossoms on the Reservoir are looking for a dedicated, creative and inspirational Nursery Manager to join our new nursery opening in Rushall. The right candidate will have a genuine passion for Early Years education, ensuring the highest quality of care and teaching is delivered at all times, along with the professionalism, confidence and skills to communicate effectively with our parents, carers, children and staff to continue the sustained success of Blossoms on the Reservoir.

Full time position, working 40 hours per week over 4 long days.

Essential Qualifications - Minimum Early Years Level 3 childcare qualification as recognised by the Department for Education.

Essential Experience – Minimum of two years’ experience of working in an Early Years setting in a manager or deputy role, or at least two years’ other suitable experience. Knowledge and experience of delivering the EYFS, Ofsted inspections and working with children with Special Educational Needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Named person in charge responsible for all operational and regulatory requirements
• Lead, engage and inspire the team to deliver exceptional care
• Engage with staff and parents / carers ensuring expected standards are embedded throughout
• Day to day responsibility for safeguarding, health & safety and child protection within the setting
• Maintain accurate and up to date records at all times
• Managing a nursery team providing training, coaching and mentoring and implementing the Blossoms on the Reservoir performance management strategies to ensure excellence

A full and further job description is available upon request

Pre-Employment Checks

• Blossoms on the Common has rigorous pre-employment checks. All our employees are required to have a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check returned and 2 satisfactory references in place before an offer can be formally confirmed. We also expect our staff to be registered with the update service for the duration of their employment. This ensures we maintain our high standard of care provision.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience

• Nursery : 1 year (preferred)
• Nursery experience : 1 year (preferred)
• Childcare : 1 year (preferred)
• Management : 1 year (preferred)

Licence / Certification

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute

• Walsall (required)

Ability to Relocate

• Walsall : Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person