Nursery Manager

Toad Hall Nursery Group; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group located in Walton-on-Thames is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead their team. The role is full-time and permanent, offering a competitive salary starting from £51,000 per annum and a range of benefits, including a company bonus scheme and staff discounts on childcare. Responsibilities include staff management, budgeting, compliance with educational standards, and fostering relationships with children and parents.

Benefits

Company Bonus Scheme

50% staff discount on childcare places

Long service awards

Birthday day off

Annual Christmas party

Opportunity to purchase additional Holiday

Discounts at over 1,500 retailers

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in child care required.
• Experience in recruitment and management within childcare sector.
• Enhanced DBS check is necessary for this role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and manage staff team effectively.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding requirements and EYFS standards.
• Promote and market the nursery to achieve occupancy targets.

Skills

Staff Management

Budget Management

Child Relationship Management

Education

Full Level 3 childcare qualification

Higher childcare qualification

Management or leadership qualification

Job description

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Recruitment Coordinator at Toad Hall Nursery | 8+ years experience in Recruitment and Childcare

Nursery Manager – Walton-on-Thames

Permanent, full-time

Salary: from £51,000 per annum

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Nursery Manager, who is looking to lead our growing team and be part of an expanding Nursery Group.

Our Nursery

Toad Hall Nursery was established in 1998. The Walton-on-Thames setting is located near the heart of the town and provides a car park for the team to use. In 2024, our team were awarded a ‘Good’ OFSTED rating.

Our 123-place nursery in Walton-on-Thames has good transport links with local bus stops. Walton-on-Thames train station is a 10 minute walk away, with Hersham train station being a 25 minute walk away. There are local convenience shops which are a 5 minute walk from the nursery.

In March 2023, Toad Hall Nursery Group was awarded a certificate of ‘Great Place to Work’

About the role

With overall responsibility for the running of the nursery, you will have experience in recruiting and managing staff, promote and market the nursery to achieve occupancy targets, take responsibility for the nursery’s budget and be in charge of building maintenance. As an experienced Nursery Manager, you will also build and maintain excellent relationships with the children in your care and their parents, taking an active role in ensuring that nursery life is safe, stimulating and compliant with EYFS, Ofsted and safeguarding requirements.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Delivering high standards of care and education, ensuring the effective implementation of Toad Hall’s initiatives such as our Early Language Programme and Cook and Grow.
• Effectively leading and managing of the staff team including recruitment and retention, providing day to day guidance, training and support to all staff.
• Keeping yourself and your team up to date on current early childhood thinking/trends, responding to any developments in a proactive way.
• Effectively managing the nursery budget and occupancy levels.
• Developing strong parent partnerships and providing added value services to parents.
• Marketing the nursery and engaging with local networking groups to build occupancy.
• Managing all day-to-day operations of the nursery.
• Having lots of fun!

We offer the following amazing benefits and opportunities within our established nursery group:

• Company Bonus Scheme
• 50% staff discount on childcare places
• Long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years’ service!
• Birthday day off or Christmas shopping day
• Annual Christmas party for all Toad Hall Staff
• Opportunity to purchase additional Holiday
• Discount and savings at over 1,500 retailers through PerkPal

Your qualifications and experience:

In addition to a full and relevant Level 3 qualification and an enhanced DBS check, the ideal candidate will also have a higher childcare qualification and/or a management or leadership qualification.

Please be advised if you do not possess a full and relevant qualification or experience within the childcare sector your application will not be considered.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We take safeguarding seriously and follow safe recruitment procedures. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

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