Nursery Manager

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

Job summary

A well-established nursery is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a motivated team in ensuring the highest standards of childcare. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and significant experience in managing staff in a childcare setting. Responsibilities include maintaining standards, supporting staff recruitment, and partnering with parents. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, great training opportunities, and a supportive working environment in Egham, England.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days annual leave

Free uniform

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least NNEB, CACHE Level 3, NVQ level 3 or equivalent minimum.
• Significant post-qualification experience required.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Achieving and maintaining the highest standards of childcare.
• Leading and managing the staff team effectively.
• Supporting the management of staff recruitment and retention.

Skills

Organisational skills

People management

Knowledge of EYFS

Health and safety knowledge

Leadership skills

Education

NNEB, CACHE Level 3, NVQ level 3

BA(Hons) or EYP

Job description

Nursery Manager Job Description

Nursery Manager Job description

Are you a qualified and experienced Nursery Manager bursting with enthusiasm and great ideas! Are you looking for a fantastic challenge in a well-established nursery setting? If so, we have an amazing opportunity for you!

We are recruiting for an experienced Nursery Manager to run a well-established nursery setting in Englefield Green, Egham - someone who is bursting with enthusiasm and great ideas! The successful candidate will be a highly motivated Nursery Manager who will work with Directors and Area resources to lead a team in providing a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children. You will have a natural affinity with parent partnerships and be focused on delivering the highest levels of childcare. You will be an exceptional team leader and be able to lead and inspire your future team as they lead children through their amazing journey of learning and discovering; guiding and enabling them as they grown and develop.

Nursery Manager Responsibilities

• Achieving and maintaining the highest standards of childcare
• Leading and managing the staff team effectively
• Supporting the management of staff recruitment and retention
• Manage the budget and occupancy levels effectively
• Ensure all polices are implemented and adhered to at all times
• Develop and maintain our excellent partnership with parents

Nursery Manager Requirements

• At least NNEB, CACHE Level 3, NVQ level 3 or equivalent minimum. BA(Hons) or EYP are an advantage
• Significant post-qualification experience and relevant supervisory experience
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to targets and deadlines
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation
• Significant experience working within a large setting
• Extensive knowledge and experience of delivering OFSTED standards
• Strong people management skills with the ability to lead and motivate a staff team
• Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities
• Passion for delivering outstanding childcare and learning
• A genuine passion and interest in working with children and teaching
• Punctual and reliable
• DBS checked and registered on the update service

Nursery Manager Experience

• Nursery : 5 years (preferred)
• Childcare : 5 years (preferred)

Nursery Manager Benefits

• Competitive Salary depending on experience
• A great career opportunity to work as part of the Littlebrook Nursery chain
• Fantastic staff facilities in our new building
• Free uniform
• Competitive salary package, including pension
• 28 days annual leave entitlement
• Excellent training and development opportunities. This is a full time position working 40 hours per week Monday - Friday as part of a roster system
• You will be joining a highly skilled team that are customer focused which believes in developing the staff and achieving the best start for the children in the care. We offer great, well resourced, learning environments, collaborative approaches to teaching and learning and we need candidates with energy, enthusiasm and a commitment to support us in this work