Nursery Manager

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Hessle; Presencial; GBP 34.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a Level 3 qualified Nursery Manager to lead a thriving East Riding setting. You will oversee children aged 0-5, plan engaging activities, and ensure every child is supported and valued.

The role includes safeguarding leadership, regulatory compliance, and driving quality outcomes to achieve Good/Outstanding inspections. Flexible 40-hour work weeks, with potential 4x10 hour days, and permanent prospects for the right person.

Formación

• Experience leading nursery operations.
• Experience delivering the EYFS curriculum.
• Experience with safeguarding and DSL responsibilities.

Responsabilidades

• Lead nursery operations and team development.
• Plan and deliver EYFS-based activities.
• Monitor safeguarding and respond to concerns.
• Maintain health, safety and hygiene standards.
• Manage staff rotas and DBS checks.
• Support revenue through occupancy growth and bookings.

Conocimientos

Nursery leadership

Regulatory compliance

Safeguarding lead

Staff management

Budget management

Educación

Level 3 Qualification in Childcare

Descripción del empleo

Are you passionate about early years education and ready to join a fantastic setting in the East Riding? If you're a Level 3 Qualified Nursery Manager or higher looking for a rewarding, full-time opportunity, we want to hear from you!

The Role:

Join a thriving nursery teams dedicated to creating a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow. As a valued Nursery Manager you'll support children aged 0-5 years, planning exciting activities, promoting learning through play, and ensuring every child feels supported and valued. The salary is around £34-£37k per year based on 40 hours per week.(This can be 4x 10 hour days)

For the right person this could go permanent.

Key Skills/job duties:

Childcare & Educational LeadershipCurriculum Delivery: Ensure staff effectively implement the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum while creating a stimulating, play-based learning environment.

Progress Tracking: Monitor and audit observation systems and digital learning journals. Ensure individual child development needs are met consistently.

Inclusion: Oversee the provision for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), working directly alongside the setting's SENCo.

Regulatory Compliance & SafeguardingSafeguarding Lead: Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). Maintain zero-tolerance safety policies and handle child protection issues rapidly and discreetly.

Ofsted Readiness: Direct nursery standards to guarantee "Good" or "Outstanding" inspection outcomes. Ensure all health, safety, and food hygiene rules are met completely.

Ratios & Documentation: Manage staff rotas to ensure legal adult-to-child ratios strictly maintained at all times. Maintain precise accident, incident, and medication logs.

Team Management & DevelopmentSafer Recruitment: Lead interview panels, complete reference checks, and secure Enhanced DBS clearances for incoming team members.

Performance Control: Conduct regular staff inductions, probations, 1:1 supervisions, and annual performance reviews.

Mentorship: Coach early years practitioners to build skills, manage training budgets, and resolve team performance gaps.

Business & Operations ManagementOccupancy Growth: Manage incoming enquiries, lead nursery tours for prospective families, and optimize booking patterns to maximize revenue.

Financial Administration: Oversee nursery budgets, process local authority early years funding claims, and manage fee collections.

Partnership: Act as the main point of contact for parents, local councils, and external healthcare or social agencies.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

Previous leadership or management experience.

Relevant qualifications, such as a