Nursery Manager

KiddyKare; City Of London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned nursery in Pinner is seeking an experienced nursery manager to oversee a nurturing environment for children. The role demands strong communication skills and leadership within a multi-agency team. Responsibilities include planning activities, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and managing administrative tasks. The position offers a salary of up to £55,000, alongside competitive benefits including 28 days holiday and additional birthday leave.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Christmas Bonus

Staff childcare discount

In-house training

Paid staff inset days

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are imperative for listening and responding to children and staff.
• Experience in leading and working as part of a multi-agency team.
• Understanding of legal requirements in childcare.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and supervise activities to provide high-quality childcare.
• Promote a positive environment for children and staff.
• Handle all administrative elements of the nursery.

Job description

Overview

KiddyKare are looking for an experienced nursery manager for a lovely privately owned nursery located in Pinner. The nursery is set with beautiful views and lots of outdoor space.

Hours and salary

Working 40 hours per week between the hours of 7:30 and 6pm with a salary up to £55,000

What they have to offer

• 28 days holiday per year including 5 days at Easter, 5 days at Christmas, bank holidays and the remaining to take in your own time
• One extra day\'s holiday per year increasing with each year of service
• Additional days holiday for your birthday! If your birthday falls on a weekend, a day around the weekend will be given.
• Christmas Bonus
• Three paid staff inset days per year
• In house training and opportunities to complete further courses and qualifications.
• Complimentary team building activities and staff events
• Staff childcare discount

What your day would include

• They are responsible for ensuring all staff prepare and supervise suitable activities to create and develop a stimulating environment to provide a high level of quality childcare, whilst maintaining a professional and positive outcome for both children and staff.
• Strong communication skills are imperative, this involves listening, questioning, and understanding and responding to what is being communicated by children, young people and those caring for them. You will work and may lead as part of a multi-agency team and will be expected to have a clear understanding of your role and the role of other professionals.
• Promote a high level of quality childcare whilst maintaining a professional and positive outcome for both children and staff.
• Assist with providing effective training and development opportunities for all staff to stay compliant in line with legal requirements.
• To be responsible for all administrative elements relating to the nursery and its upkeep, including but not limited to risk assessments, staff records, children\'s records, finance and fee records, etc