Nursery Manager

Refresh Recruitment Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare recruitment agency is seeking a Nursery Manager in Bristol. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional care and education for children aged 0-5, lead a team, and ensure compliance with regulations. Benefits include a competitive salary of £38,000 - £43,500, 31 days of holiday, and professional development opportunities. Candidates are expected to have qualifications in early years and prior management experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

31 days holiday allowance

Wellbeing day

50% childcare discount

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Hold a level 3 qualification or above within early years.
• Ideally have previous nursery management experience.
• Have excellent knowledge of EYFS guidelines.
• Hold 2 years' experience of leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of nursery staff to ensure high standards of education and care.
• Work with management to improve nursery operations.
• Maintain a stimulating environment for the children.
• Ensure compliance with legal ratios.
• Motivate and monitor the team for additional support or training.
• Interview and induct new staff.
• Facilitate Ofsted inspections and safeguarding matters.
• Handle all administration duties for the nursery.
• Agree and deliver occupancy targets.
• Recruit, induct, train, and appraise all staff.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and committed Nursery Manager to join our Nursery team in Bristol. You will be providing exceptional care and early childhood education to all the children in our nursery. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young children aged 0-5 years old, be used to leading a team of nursery practitioners, room leader, and team leaders to ensuring the safety, development, and well-being of the children in the nursery is the priority at all times. The role would suit someone who has previously worked as a Deputy Manager and looking for the next step up or is currently working as a Nursery Manager at a setting.

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Location: Bristol, BS5 and BS32 - we are looking both locations

Job Type: Full-time / Permanent

Salary: £38,000 - £43,500 per annum

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of nursery staff to ensure the highest standards of education and care are at the forefront of everything you do and all children receive a stimulating experience appropriate for their age and stage of development
• Work with higher management to ensure the nursery is running in the best way it can and share common goals of any improvement
• Maintain a stimulating environment for the children in the nursery setting
• Make sure all compliance and legal ratios are met at all times
• Motivating and monitoring the team to identify any additional training or support that may need to be given to staff
• Interviewing and inducting all new staff joining the setting
• Facilitate Ofsted inspection and any safeguarding matters
• Be responsible for all administration duties associated with the nursery
• Agree and deliver occupancy targets
• Recruit, induct, support, train and appraise all staff to ensure delivery of high-quality childcare practice
• Ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly and professional relationships with parents and carers

Person specification

• Hold a level 3 qualification or above within early years
• Ideally have previous nursery management experience
• Have excellent knowledge of EYFS guidelines
• Hold 2 years' experience of leading a team

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 31 days holiday allowance including bank holidays
• Wellbeing day
• 50% childcare discount
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive and welcoming team environment

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on young lives and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Nursery Manager.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Refresh Recruitment Limited does not presently hold a Sponsorship License and while this status is reviewed regularly there is no present proposal to apply for such a License