Nursery Manager

Hedgehog Recruitment; Knaphill; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hedgehog Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking a pro-active Nursery Manager to lead a 40-place independent children's nursery and preschool in Woking. You will drive high standards, oversee daily operations and ensure Ofsted readiness.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on management experience, strong EYFS knowledge and be an inspirational team leader, with safeguarding and health & safety experience. Open to 4- or 5-day weeks, 7:45–18:00, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Hands-on management style with team leadership experience.
• Experience assisting in managing Ofsted Inspections and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and child development.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily running and administration of the nursery.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulatory requirements.
• Build partnerships with parents and carers.
• Recruit, induct and supervise staff; conduct regular staff assessments and identify training needs.
• Organise staff meetings and training to develop teamwork.
• Plan and supervise activities to support children's development across EYFS areas.
• Maintain developmental records, observations and nursery policies.
• Manage enquiry handling, show-rounds, waiting lists and advance bookings to fill places.

Skills

Team leadership

Safeguarding & Health & Safety

Ofsted inspections

Paediatric First Aid

Education

Level 3 childcare/Early Years

Job description

Nursery Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for either an existing Nursery Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager/ third in charge who is looking to take the next step in their career, to lead our 40 place independent childrens day nursery and preschool in Woking.

We focus on working as a team and delivering the highest quality of childcare and education.

The ideal candidate will have a hands-on management style, experience of assisting in managing Ofsted Inspections, excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS curriculum and be an inspirational team leader.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of leading and motivating teams
• Experience of managing Safeguarding and Health & Safety
• Experience with Ofsted inspections
• Paediatric First Aid
• Qualified to Level 3 or above in childcare/Early Years.

The Nursery Managers key responsibilities:

• Responsibility for managing the daily running and administration of the nursery
• Compliance to Ofsted regulatory requirements
• Partnership working with parents
• Staff recruitment, induction, ongoing supervisions, conducting regular staff assessments, recognising training needs, monitoring training and developing teamwork
• Organising regular staff meetings and training
• Working with the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stages) Curriculum, care and supervision of the children with regard to their physical, emotional and intellectual needs
• Supervision of the planning and preparation of activities to develop all aspects of the child's individual development in a stimulating atmosphere
• Ensuring developmental records and observations are keptEnsuring staff adhere to and understand all nursery policy and procedures
• Maintaining staff ratios
• Keeping and monitoring accident, incident and risk assessment records.

• To ensure the nursery is running to its full capacity by effectively managing enquiries, conducting show-rounds, operating a waiting list, as appropriate, and advance booking children's places to the required levels

The role is all year round, happy to discuss working a 4 or 5 day week. We are open from 7.45 until 6pm Monday to Friday.