Nursery Manager

Staff Match Limited; Enfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & career progression

DBS checks

Job summary

Staff Match Limited is seeking a Nursery Manager for a lovely nursery near Enfield, London. The successful candidate will be hands-on, lead a team, and drive EYFS planning while ensuring high standards of care and education.

The role requires experience with Ofsted Inspections, EYFS statutory requirements, and strong leadership. DBS checks and ongoing professional development are part of the package.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 Childcare qualification or above
• Experience of leading and motivating teams
• Track record of involvement in Ofsted Inspections
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable)
• Paediatric First Aid (Desirable)
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role

Responsibilities

• Recruitment, training and development of staff team ensuring all staff understand and follow nursery policy and procedures.
• To work closely with the director and manage budgets, occupancy levels and KPI's.
• To assist in the recruitment of nursery staff, manage inductions, supervisions and appraisals.
• To lead the team and support in EYFS planning and ensure children are learning and being cared for in a safe, caring environment.
• To ensure children's observations, assessment and development records are maintained.
• To manage marketing activities, such as newsletters, open days, promotions etc.
• To have lead responsibility of Safeguarding and Health & Safety, ensuring all staff follow policy and procedures.
• To promote diversity and equal opportunity.
• To work in partnership with parents forming caring and trusting relationships.
• To ensure professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
• To lead by example working in a flexible manner and promoting high standards of care and education.

Skills

NVQ level 3 Childcare qualification or

Experience of leading and motivating]

Ofsted Inspections experience

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Paediatric First Aid

2+ years' experience in a similar role

Education

NVQ level 3 Childcare qualification or above

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for an inspirational Nursery Manager to join a lovely nursery near Enfield , London. The ideal candidate will have a hands-on management style, experience of Ofsted Inspections, excellent knowledge and understanding EYFS statutory requirements, motivate and develop a team.

Person Specification:

NVQ level 3 Childcare qualification or above

Experience of leading and motivating teams

Track record of involvement in Ofsted Inspections

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable)

Paediatric First Aid (Desirable)

Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role

Some of the Nursery Manager responsibilities will include:

• Recruitment, training and development of staff team ensuring all staff understand and follow nursery policy and procedures.
• To work closely with the director and manage budgets, occupancy levels and KPI's.
• To assist in the recruitment of nursery staff, manage inductions, supervisions and appraisals.
• To lead the team and support in EYFS planning and ensure children are learning and being cared for in a safe, caring environment.
• To ensure children's observations, assessment and development records are maintained.
• To manage marketing activities, such as newsletters, open days, promotions etc.
• To have lead responsibility of Safeguarding and Health & Safety, ensuring all staff follow policy and procedures.
• To promote diversity and equal opportunity.
• To work in partnership with parents forming caring and trusting relationships.
• To ensure professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
• To lead by example working in a flexible manner and promoting high standards of care and education.

Benefits:

• Training ongoing support and further career prospects
• Due to the nature of this job, candidates will be subject to UK eligibility checks together with Enhance Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks