Nursery Manager

Culford School; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead a team in catering for children aged 12 months to 3 years. The role offers a salary starting from £35,000 per annum, enhanced holiday leave, and professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess a recognised childcare qualification and have proven leadership experience. This position promises a dynamic and rewarding environment.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday leave

Free lunch

Onsite parking

Professional development opportunities

Enhanced pension contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Group Life Insurance

Sports centre membership

Qualifications

• Must hold leadership experience in Early Years education.
• Knowledge of OFSTED and Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Ability to inspire and lead a team of Early Years Practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of Early Years Practitioners.
• Implement and develop an age-appropriate curriculum.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and health and safety policies.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Flexible attitude

Dynamic and approachable

Empathy with children

Innovative and driven

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Recognised childcare qualification, level 3 or above

Job description

We are looking for a self-motivated, proactive and inspiring Nursery Manager to work as part of a team in our Nursery, catering for children from 12 months to 3 years of age. This is an exciting position to work in an ever-evolving setting. Applicants must hold an up-to-date and recognised childcare qualification, level 3 or above with leadership experience. Early applications are encouraged as candidates will be reviewed regularly and the advert may close at any point.

• Full-time role, based on 52 weeks per year and typically involving 40 hours per week. Working hours will usually fall between 07:30 and 18:00, although hours and weeks worked can be negotiable for the right candidate

• Salary: From £35,000 per annum depending on experience

• Start date: Negotiable

• Deadline for applications: 9am on Friday 8 August however we reserve the right to close the role early

Culford is a boarding and day school for over 900 children aged 1 to 18, set in 480 acres of beautiful Suffolk parkland, with an 18th century grade II mansion at its centre and three separate schools: the Pre-Prep & Nursery (ages 1 to 7); the Prep (ages 7 to 13); and the Senior School (ages 13 to 18).

We believe in educating the whole person to deliver a well-rounded, fulfilled individual with excellent academic results. Everything we do is informed by our firm belief that learning should be challenging, enriching and fun. Culford is a Christian school with a Methodist tradition. We see education as a transformational process that guides pupils towards academic success, clear moral values, and the development of leadership and a readiness for the world of adulthood.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The list below is not exhaustive and assumes that from time to time other tasks not listed, may be required to ensure the efficient operation of the school.

• Leading and inspiring a team of Early Years Practitioners, promoting high standards of quality andcare within the nursery.
• Implementing and developing an age-appropriate curriculum to ensure that every child develops within a stimulating environment
• Possessing a thorough knowledge of OFSTED and the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and effectively implementing these requirements
• Implement all safeguarding and health and safety policies and procedures
• Maintaining and enhancing excellent parent partnerships of existing and prospective parents
• Confident leadership skills with the ability to communicate and motivate staff to meet and exceed levels of excellence
• Taking an active role within the Pre-Prep and Nursery Senior Management Team

Skills and personal qualities

• Fully supportive of the aims and ethos of an independent school.
• A good standard of written, spoken and listening skills.
• A high level of flexibility, a ‘can do’ attitude, and an openness to new ideas and practices.
• Dynamic and approachable, able to put people at ease, reassure, guide, and explain.
• Ability to confidently and effectively work alongside children, staff and parents.
• Understanding the age-appropriate needs and concerns of young children and having natural empathy with them.
• Innovative, hard-working, driven and determined.
• Resilient with a good sense of humour.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Enhanced holiday leave – 28 days per annum, plus 7 days bank holidays. May day is a working day
• Free lunch
• Onsite parking
• Continuing Professional Development and networking opportunities
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Health Cash Plan after 6 months’ service
• Group Life Insurance after 6 months service
• Membership of the Culford Sports and Tennis Centre

Completed Culford application form and letter addressed to Victoria Steers, Head of Pre-Prep and Nursery to completedl. The Culford Application form can be found on the Work for Us page on www.culford.co.uk