Nursery Manager

Tops Day Nurseries; Milton on Stour; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early education provider in England is seeking a Nursery Manager to create a safe and fun environment for children. The role involves supervising children, developing educational activities, and managing the nursery budget. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years and strong leadership skills. The position offers competitive benefits including bonuses and childcare discounts.

Benefits

Employee profit-sharing bonuses

Relocation Package up to £3,000

Childcare Discount up to 60%

Flexible Working Options

Health and wellbeing support

Free meals for staff

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Level 3 Early Years Qualification is required.
• Solid knowledge of the EYFS.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures.
• Early Years Leadership experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children and ensure their safety.
• Organize educational activities that keep children happy.
• Maintain the nursery budget.
• Communicate updates to parents and carers.
• Prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspections.

Skills

Early Years Leadership

Effective Communication

Creative Skills

Budget Management

Knowledge of EYFS

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Overview

As a Nursery Manager, you'll help create a safe, educational, and fun environment for the children in our care. You'll supervise children, ensure their safety, and organize activities such as games, crafts, and educational tasks. While some days might be challenging, you'll also laugh, have fun, and make lasting memories with our children during one of the most important development stages of their lives! The Tops Gillingham Nursery is a 96 place Day Nursery & Pre-School located in Gillingham. The nursery runs several extra-curricular activities including Tops Forest School, baby massage sessions, Holiday club (after school care) and more.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a solid background in effectively managing nursery settings.
• Communicate excellently to engage with children, staff members, and parents.
• Use creative skills and imagination to provide educational activities that ensure children are happy and learning in a rewarding environment.
• Maintain a positive outlook to keep children happy and build an environment where they feel secure and rewarded.
• Conduct interviews for potential applicants put forward by the recruitment department.
• Develop and maintain the nursery budget.
• Arrange marketing materials.
• Monitor the condition of the facility and equipment, organizing maintenance, repairs, and new items as required.
• Update parents and carers about their child’s progress and behaviour.
• Answer enquiries about enrolment, payments, and practices.
• Develop and implement an age-appropriate program of annual events and activities.
• Prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspections and follow inspector recommendations.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Level 3 Early Years Qualification is required.
• Solid knowledge of the EYFS.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures.
• Early Years Leadership experience is desirable and relevant to the role.

Why Tops Day Nurseries?

• We are a leading early education and childcare provider in South England, established in 1990.
• Employee-Owned Company with profit-sharing bonuses; opportunities for career development from Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeships to Nursery Manager or Early Years Teacher.
• Relocation Package: up to £3,000 to help with moves.
• Welcome Bonus: up to £3,000.
• Annual Bonus Scheme: eligibility to receive a bonus from profit shares.
• Childcare Discount: up to 60% off childcare within Tops Day Nurseries.
• Flexible Working Options and compressed hours, with potential for extra days off.
• Holiday entitlement: 28 days per year plus 2 wellbeing days and a birthday/other day off (total up to 30 days).
• Free meals for staff and various staff recognition programs.
• Health and wellbeing support, career development opportunities, and travel/parking allowances where applicable.