Nursery Manager

Hedgehog Recruitment; Byfleet; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Byfleet requires a Nursery Manager to oversee the daily operations of a vibrant children's day nursery. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements while fostering a positive environment for staff and children alike. Responsibilities include managing staff, partnership with parents, and implementing the EYFS curriculum. This is a full-time role requiring a hands-on approach to leadership and excellent knowledge in childcare.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a day nursery.
• Strong background in managing Ofsted inspections.
• Hands-on management style with excellent knowledge of EYFS.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the nursery.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements.
• Oversee staff recruitment and training.

Skills

Childcare Knowledge

Management Skills

Safeguarding

Health & Safety

EYFS Curriculum

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Childcare

Level 4 or above in Childcare/Early Years

Job description

Nursery Manager

We are looking for an experienced Nursery Manager to join a beautiful little Children's Day nursery and Preschool in West Byfleet.

We focus on working as a one big team and delivering the highest quality of childcare and education.

The ideal candidate will have a hands-on management style, experience of assisting in managing Ofsted Inspections, excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS curriculum and be an inspirational manager.

The ideal Nursery manager will have:

• Experience of managing a day nursery.
• Experience of managing Safeguarding and Health & Safety
• Experience with Ofsted inspections
• Ideally qualified to Level 4 or above in childcare/Early Years, but holding at least a Level 3 qualification

The Nursery Managers key responsibilities:

• Responsibility for managing the daily running of the nursery.
• Compliance to Ofsted regulatory requirements
• Partnership working with parents
• Staff recruitment, induction, ongoing supervisions, conducting regular staff assessments, recognising training needs, monitoring training and developing teamwork
• Organising regular staff meetings and training
• Working with the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stages) Curriculum, care and supervision of the children with regard to their physical, emotional and intellectual needs.
• Supervision of the planning and preparation of activities to develop all aspects of the child's individual development in a stimulating atmosphere.
• Ensuring developmental records and observations are kept.
• Ensuring staff adhere to and understand all nursery policy and procedures.
• Maintaining staff ratios
• Keeping and monitoring accident, incident and risk assessment records.

The role is all year round, working 40hrs per week - 8-6pm.

If you would like to be considered for this position, please apply via this advert and we look forward to welcoming you to the setting soon for an interview!