Nursery Manager

Teddies Tots Day Nursery; Watford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery provider in Watford seeks a passionate Nursery Manager to lead their team and oversee daily operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, have at least 2 years of managerial experience, and a relevant qualification in early years education. This role includes ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering a supportive environment for both staff and children.

Benefits

Additional leave

Company events

Company pension

Employee discount

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years managerial experience.
• Experience of Ofsted Inspections in a nursery setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and staff support.
• Engage with staff and role model practices.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Knowledge of EYFS

Experience with Ofsted Inspections

Education

Level 3 NVQ, NNEB, CACHE, Early Years Diploma

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Nursery Manager to lead our team of dedicated, experienced staff. Our nursery takes up to 72 children per day, 5 rooms and 30 staff including the kitchen, admin and bank staff.

The person we hire will have an enjoyment of spending time in the rooms with the children to role model and support good practice but also to support the staff team where needed. The Nursery Manager must know the children and their families well to ensure they can support them in the most important years of the child's life. They should have excellent organisational, administration and time management skills, with full knowledge of the EYFS. The manager will need to ensure all legislation in relation to regulatory bodies, inclusion, safeguarding and health and safety is complied with and that company policies and procedures are updated, adhered to and implemented.

To effectively manage and day-to-day running of the nursery, including finances, staff well-being, supervisions and many other important tasks – We use the Famly App which makes this task a lot easier.

Responsibilities

To effectively manage and day-to-day running of the nursery, including finances, staff well-being, supervisions and many other important tasks. The manager will ensure regulatory compliance, inclusion, safeguarding and health and safety are adhered to, and that company policies and procedures are updated, adhered to and implemented. The role includes engaging with staff and supporting practice in the rooms where needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 NVQ, NNEB, CACHE, Early Years Diploma
• Minimum of 2 years managerial experience
• Experience of Ofsted Inspections in a Nursery setting

Job Details

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Work Location

In person