Nursery Manager

Littleinventorsmontessori; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Base Salary

28 days holidays

Half day off on your birthday

Funded training courses

Financial support towards further qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Health care benefits including optical and dental

Pension Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

A local preschool nursery in Uxbridge is seeking a Nursery Manager responsible for overseeing a small nursery for children aged 2-5. The ideal candidate should have strong EYFS knowledge, leadership abilities, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a chance to implement creative ideas and requires a flexible and motivated approach. Benefits include a competitive salary, training opportunities, and various health care benefits.

Qualifications

• Childcare qualification at Level 3 or above from a recognised awarding body.
• Experience in a senior role within a nursery or similar setting.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Training in Child Protection and Safeguarding Children.
• Training in Behaviour Management and Paediatric First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Manage a nursery setting registered for 50 children aged between 2 – 5 years.
• Implement ideas throughout the nursery.
• Work closely with the management team.
• Demonstrate leadership ability.
• Maintain a positive attitude and motivation.

Skills

Childcare qualification to Level 3 or above

Strong knowledge of the EYFS

Experience in a senior role

Training in Child Protection and Safeguarding Children

Training in Behaviour Management

Paediatric First Aid certificate

Fluency in written and spoken English

Education

Childcare Level 3 or above

Paediatric First Aid certificate

Training in Child Protection and Safeguarding

Training in Behaviour Management

Job description

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Location : Uxbridge - Lawn Road - UB8 2TJ

Job Reference : MIU-P003

Job Type : Permanent

Job Description

We are looking for a Nursery Manager for our Preschool Setting in Uxbridge. This opportunity will give you the chance to work in a small new nursery setting registered for 50 children aged between 2 – 5 years, implement ideas throughout the nursery and work closely with the fun management team. A passionate Nursery Manager or Deputy/Acting Manager ready to step up. Strong EYFS knowledge, excellent communication and organisational skills, highly motivated with a positive attitude. Must demonstrate leadership ability, good health, flexibility, and willingness to learn.

Person Specification

• Childcare qualified to Level 3 or above from a recognised awarding body
• Experience in a senior role
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS
• Training in Child Protection and Safeguarding Children
• Training in Behaviour Management
• Paediatric First Aid certificate
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Benefits

• Excellent Base Salary
• 28 days holidays
• Half day off on your birthday
• Funded training courses to develop your career
• Financial support towards further qualifications
• Increased salary for Level 3 Forest School Leaders
• Career progression and promotion opportunities
• Health care benefits including optical, dental, chiropody and therapy (physio and osteo)
• Westfield Rewards - Exclusive special offers and discounts from more than 450 High Street and online retailers
• Free 24 hours counselling and advice line on wide range of issues
• Ofsted "Outstanding" outcome - "M&S gift voucher" for each staff
• Staff discount for childcare
• Pension Scheme
• Introduce a friend and earn a "M&S gift voucher"