Nursery Manager

Portland Nurseries; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery provider in the UK is seeking an experienced senior leader to manage nursery operations. You will guide staff development and ensure a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate holds a level 3 qualification in Childcare and has a passion for early years education. This role offers flexible working hours and various benefits including training and private healthcare.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Training and development

Private health care

Pensions

Uniform

Bonus schemes

Wellbeing hampers

Childcare discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience in an early years setting.
• Experience in supervision and professional development of staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursery operations as a senior leader.
• Lead and support staff in their professional growth.

Skills

Leadership experience

Understanding of EYFS

Child protection knowledge

Education

Minimum level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years

Higher level qualification in Early Years Childcare and Education

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced, inspiring and ambitious candidate to join our Nursery Management Team. We have 6 nurseries in Huddersfield & Halifax ranging from 31 places up to 104 places.

Excellent Training and Mentor support will be provided. Portland Nurseries offers staff a wealth of training opportunities through in-house training led by managers and national accredited training programmes. Our leadership team supports staff on a regular basis to reflect on practice and we continue to enrich staff’s professional development throughout their career with us.

Portland Nurseries also offers a wide range of benefits for all staff members: flexible working hours; training and development; private health care; pensions; uniform; staff loyalty and bonus schemes; well being hampers; term-time contracts available; fresh fruit & drinks in staff areas; childcare discounts.

Equality and Diversity are at the heart of our thriving, vibrant, and inclusive environment where young children, our staff team and families are given the opportunity to explore and celebrate differences. Each person is valued and feels part of the same community. Every member of our nursery community is treated fairly, with respect and dignity. We operate an equal opportunities policy for both children and staff; discrimination on sex, race, religion, colour, creed, marital status, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within Portland Nurseries.

Responsibilities

• Join our Nursery Management Team as a senior leader responsible for guiding the nursery operations.
• Lead a staff team, including supervision and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years.
• A higher level qualification in Early Years Childcare and Education / Childhood Studies is desirable.
• Minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience in an early years setting.
• Leadership experience in an early years setting.
• Understanding of leading a staff team, including supervision and professional development.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the EYFS.
• Understanding of child protection processes.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Training and development
• Private health care
• Pensions
• Uniform
• Staff loyalty and bonus schemes
• Wellbeing hampers
• Term-time contracts available
• Fresh fruit & drinks in staff areas
• Childcare discounts