Nursery Manager

Bamboo Recruitment Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare recruitment agency is seeking a Nursery Manager in Falkirk. This role involves managing a team and ensuring the safety and development of children. The ideal candidate has significant management experience, a Level 3 qualification, and a strong understanding of safeguarding and Ofsted requirements. The position offers a competitive salary of £34,000 - £38,000 and various employee benefits, including childcare discounts and holiday allowances.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

85% childcare discount

Shopping vouchers

Cash Health benefits

Gym Discounts

Qualifications

• Must have experience working at Deputy or manager level.
• Have a detailed understanding of the requirements set by Ofsted.
• Experience in managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Managing an established team of Room Leaders and Practitioners.
• Ensure the safety and development of children attending the setting.
• Comply with legislation related to Ofsted and health and safety.

Skills

Experience in management

Knowledge of safeguarding

Strong communication skills

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

We are recruiting for a Nursery Manager to support and develop a setting based in Falkirk offering a salary of £34000 - £38000k.
The setting is part of a successful nursery chain. they are at the forefront of the childcare industry, have a great reputation for supporting and developing staff alongside high standards of care for children.
We are looking for an individual with a passion and enthusiasm for delivering high quality care and learning experiences with an emphasis on staff development.
Benefits of the Nursery manager in Falkirk

- £34 - £38k per annum (generally start on bottom of pay grade depending on experience).
- 20 days holiday, plus 2 additional days and bank holidays (27 total)
- 85% childcare discount
- Shopping vouchers
- Cash Health benefits
- Gym Discounts

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

- Managing an established team of Room Leaders, Practitioners, Kitchen staff and Apprentices.
- Ensure that all children attending the setting are kept safe and receive rich and stimulating play experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development.
- Ensuring that all legislation in relation to Ofsted registration, special needs, safeguarding and Health and Safety is complied with and that company policies and procedures are adhered to.
- Deploying staff appropriately and working closely with the Area Manager
- Understanding of recruitment and selection
- Co-ordination of tasks and responsibilities and the ability to delegate where necessary

Experience required

- Must have experience working at Deputy or manager level..
- Must be at least Level 3 qualified.
- Have a detailed understanding of the requirements set by Ofsted
- Experience of managing budgets.
- An excellent knowledge of the EYFS and experience of working with children and families
- Experience of managing/supervising staff WITH extensive knowledge of Safeguarding
- Experience of Recruitment procedures
- Experience of working in partnership with parents and outside agencies.
- Able to demonstrate multi agency working and experience of leading staff meetings,
- Managing and maintaining administration requirements

If you may be interested in this Nursery Manager role in Falkirk, please apply by sending your CV through this site.

Bamboo Childcare are working on behalf of our client to recruit for this permanent position.