Nursery Manager

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; Hasland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure high-quality care and education. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 3 qualification in early years, have senior leadership experience, and an excellent understanding of EYFS. This role includes mentoring staff, building relationships with families, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding standards.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Enhanced holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Must be Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS is crucial.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children necessary.
• Senior leadership experience within a nursery setting required.
• GCSE in Maths is mandatory, or obtain it within 2 years of starting.
• Enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality care and education.
• Lead, mentor and support the nursery team.
• Build and maintain relationships with families.
• Ensure nursery is prepared for Ofsted inspections.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS

Safeguarding knowledge

Leadership ability

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years

GCSE in Maths (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

By managing the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS, Ofsted requirements, and the nursery's policies and procedures. Through leading, mentoring, and supporting the nursery team, promoting a positive, collaborative, and professional culture while ensuring staff development and performance are maintained to a high standard. By building and maintaining strong, trusting relationships with families and external agencies, supporting each child's development and wellbeing, and ensuring the nursery is always prepared for Ofsted inspections.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day running of the nursery; ensure delivery of high-quality care and education in line with EYFS, Ofsted requirements, and nursery policies and procedures. Lead, mentor and support the nursery team to promote a positive, collaborative, and professional culture while maintaining staff development and performance. Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with families and external agencies, support each child\'s development and wellbeing, and ensure the nursery is prepared for Ofsted inspections.

Requirements

• Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Senior leadership experience within a nursery setting.
• In line with legal regulations, you must hold a GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths or gain it within 2 years of starting.
• Enhanced DBS check is required for this role; a Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of safeguarding duties.

Additional information

• Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to uphold this commitment and complete safeguarding training as a fundamental part of every role.
• All colleagues are required to complete regular safeguarding training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.