Nursery Manager

Zero2Five Early Years Recruitment; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated recruitment agency is seeking a Nursery Manager for a unique nursery setting in Milton Keynes. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Childcare qualification and extensive experience in Early Years, along with a robust knowledge of EYFS and a successful track record with Ofsted inspections. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

In-house training

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification required.
• Over 3 years experience in Early Years is necessary.
• More than 2 years of management experience is needed.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and regulatory requirements essential.
• Successful background in Ofsted inspections at a Good or Outstanding level.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of the EYFS standards.
• Support Head of EYFS with management tasks.
• Safeguard child's health, safety, and welfare.
• Adhere to budgets and financial targets.
• Manage nursery operations and staff ratios.
• Develop staff training and CPD.

Skills

Childcare qualification

Experience in Early Years

Management experience

Knowledge of EYFS

Ofsted inspection success

Education

Full Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Overview

Nursery Manager

Here at Zero2Five we are proud to be working for a Special and Unique Nursery Setting based in Broughton, Milton Keynes who are looking for a Dedicated Nursery Manager to join their experienced and passionate team who are committed to nurturing every child’s development during their early years.

Requirements

• Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification
• Over 3 years experience in Early Years
• Over 2 years of management experience
• Strong knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements.
• Experience of successfully passing an Ofsted inspection at a Good or Outstanding level

Key Responsibilities

• To take full responsibility for ensuring that delivery of the EYFS.
• Supporting the Head of EYFS with nursery management and administration
• Safeguard and promote the health, safety and welfare of children
• To adhere to occupancy and financial budgets and targets.
• To ensure the Nursery and all rooms adhere to staff ratios and staff deployment
• To ensure systems are in place for accurate reporting and monitoring.
• To take full responsibility for safeguarding and child protection within Nursery.
• To ensure there is appropriate and timely liaison with outside professionals
• To develop staff CPD and in house training.
• Planning and preparing for nursery open mornings and supporting admissions
• Line managing key nursery staff to ensure the highest standards of care, teaching and learning
• Manage the overall operations of the nursery, ensuring compliance with EYFS, DFE and Ofsted
• To work closely with the Nursery SENDCo

The successful candidate can look forward to a very competitive salary with additional benefits such as in-house training with career progression opportunities. With this, you will be working in a setting that has excellent facilities and will be working with a friendly team.

If this sounds like the type of position you have been looking for, apply online today, or send your most up-to-date CV to (url removed).