Nursery Manager

Zero2Five Early Years Recruitment; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected early years recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Nursery Manager for a setting based near Rochdale. The role includes promoting high standards in childcare, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years in a senior role and a NVQ level 3 in Childcare. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Very competitive salary

Company pension

Free parking

Career Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a senior childcare role.
• Knowledge of EYFS framework and health & safety legislation.
• Experience with managing financial tasks including invoices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children receive rich, stimulating experiences.
• Promote safeguarding procedures among staff.
• Create a culture of self-evaluation and reflective practice.

Skills

People management

Organisational skills

Childcare knowledge

Attention to detail

Financial management

Education

NVQ level 3 in Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Nursery Manager

Zero2Five are proud to be working with a quality nursery who are looking to employ an experienced Nursery Manager for their setting based near Rochdale. The successful candidate will Promote high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Nursery Manager, or for a Deputy Nursery Manager ready to take the next step in their early career.

Requirements

• At least 2 years' experience of working in a senior role within a childcare setting
• Minimum NVQ level 3 in Childcare or equivalent
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to multiple targets and deadlines
• Talented administrator with an eye for detail, ensure all records are maintained and up to date at all times and nursery paperwork is completed and accurate
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation
• Excellent people management skills with the ability to lead and motivate a staff team, implement staff training and supervisions
• Passion and creativity for delivering outstanding childcare and learning
• Experience with managing financial tasks including invoices
• The successful applicant will need to pay for an enhanced DBS check, or be on the Update service.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of their development
• Ensure practice and provisions in the nursery meets the requirement of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Ensure that children are kept safe and that staff understand, and when necessary follow safeguarding procedures
• Promote and facilitate partnerships with parents/carers and other family members
• Support the development of good practice with regards to special needs and inclusion
• Support pre-school staff in delivering the Foundation Stage; ensure that provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the local authority in relation to nursery grant funding for two, three and four-year olds
• Create a culture of self-evaluation and reflective practice throughout the nursery
• Take on the role of, or prepared to train for, Safeguarding Designated Lead
• Operate as/or oversee the SEN coordinator role for the setting.

Benefits

• Very competitive salary
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Career Progression opportunities
• Working in an Ofsted rated 'Good' Early Years setting

If this sounds like the type of vacancy you feel you have been looking for, then apply today! Or email your most up to date CV to (url removed)