Nursery Manager

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Hastings seeks a Nursery Manager to lead their team and ensure high standards in childcare. Applicants must hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years, have recent experience in a nursery environment, and a clean DBS check. The role includes managing daily operations, staff supervision, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Benefits include training opportunities, discounts on childcare fees, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Discounts on childcare fees

Discounted staff meals

Free parking

Continuous professional development

Term Time Holidays

Qualifications

• Must have worked in a nursery/primary/pre-prep environment in the last 2 years.
• Clean, enhanced DBS check required.
• Experience supervising staff and managing a nursery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team and manage the day-to-day running of the early years setting.
• Oversee children's developmental stages and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure compliance with the EYFS framework and associated documentation.

Skills

Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Understanding of children's development

Effective communication

Leadership skills

Flexibility and a fun personality

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Job description

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Job Title - Nursery ManagerJob Type - Full-Time (hours between 8am and 6pm), Term Time Only
Location - Hastings
Salary - Negotiable
Start Date - ASAP

Your new company
This fantastic nursery located in the Hastings area is looking for a Nursery Manager to join their expanding team. The nursery holds a 'Good' Ofsted rating. They are open from 07:30-18:00, Monday to Friday, term time only. The nursery has been established for over 40 years and is a family-run setting. They provide quality childcare for parents and carers for children aged 0-5 years. The nursery is run with a family feel, ensuring staff and children's wellbeing is at the heart of everything they do. They have brilliant links with the local community and provide a fresh, energised and focused approach to childcare. Their staff are highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic, who work well as a team and are focused on providing a high-quality service.
Your new role
Your role would be as the Nursery Manager of their nursery in Hove. You will be leading the team and managing the day-to-day running of the early years setting. You will be supporting the children and using your initiative to help them succeed. The opportunity would see you working closely with the owners to support the development and running of the nursery and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
Some of the main duties and responsibilities of the role include:
* Be aware of and take responsibility for all aspects of health, safety and security.
* Overseeing all children and managing your key children's developmental stages and maintaining accurate records of observations, assessments and plans for all children's individual needs in line with our systems.
* Work in partnership with the parents/carers to encourage open communication and involvement within the nursery setting.
* Be an inspiring role model for children and set high expectations which motivate and challenge children.
* Take responsibility for the support, development and motivation of your co-workers.
* Ensure everyone complies with all aspects of the EYFS framework, its policies and procedures and associated documentation.
* Ensure the curriculum is delivered to a high standard daily and consistently and ensure that all room colleagues are trained and competent in delivering a quality education.
What you'll need to succeed
It is essential that you hold a Level 3 qualification within the Early Years. You will need to have worked in a nursery/primary/pre-prep environment in the last 2 years, and that can provide a reference. You need to have a clean, enhanced DBS check on the update service or, if not, the nursery will run an enhanced DBS check for you. You need to be flexible and, most importantly, have a fun personality that the children will be able to engage with. It is important that you have a good understanding of children's development and their needs, as well as ensure positive management of children's behaviour. They are looking for a qualified and experienced nursery manager or deputy manager who will have responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery as well as supervising the staff within it. You will play an important role in leading the training and development of staff, creating a safe and stimulating environment for children and staff and imparting their childcare knowledge and skills to the team.

What you'll get in return
This is a fantastic opportunity to experience working at a well-rated Ofsted nursery in Hastings. The nursery is also open to the opportunity of additional training being available to staff to help further their careers and professional development. The nurseries' benefits include:
* Discounts on childcare fees
* Discounted staff meals
* Free parking
* Continuous professional development
* Term Time Holidays
What you need to do now
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