Nursery Manager

Tinies; Carterton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursery in the Banbury area is hiring a Nursery Manager for a full-time position. This role includes leading the nursery team, ensuring high-quality early childhood education, and managing all nursery operations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in early years education, ensuring the safety and well-being of children in their care.

Qualifications

• Experience in nursery management or similar role is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of early childhood education standards and practices.
• Qualification in early years education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote excellence in early childhood education and care.
• Lead and motivate the nursery team.
• Ensure safeguarding and health safety standards for children.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Communication

Organization

Problem Solving

Team Management

Child Development

Job description

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Job description

A setting based in the Banbury area is looking for a Nursery Manager for their setting.

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, starting as soon as possible.

Salary: £28,000 to £38,000 gross per annum, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities

Nursery Managers take full responsibility for:

• Promoting and exemplifying the purpose, mission, vision, and values of the Nursery at all times.
• Ensuring excellence in early childhood education and care, recognized through excellent Ofsted inspection outcomes.
• Leading and motivating the nursery team to pursue excellence through persuasive and passionate communication, being a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and positive leader and manager.
• Driving sustainable and ethical business growth through overall management of the nursery, including business and financial administration.

Main Duties

Excellence in Early Education

• Have high expectations for children's achievements and ensure high standards of provision and care for all children.
• Be the Designated Safeguarding Lead, advocating for safeguarding children and protecting their physical and psychological well-being.
• Implement safeguarding and child protection policies, including the Prevent Duty, to ensure safety and security of children and staff.
• Establish communication links with other agencies.
• Maintain health and safety standards, ensuring staff compliance and awareness, including training.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness standards, ensuring the nursery is safe, secure, and well-maintained.
• Record, report, and monitor all accidents and incidents as per procedures.
• Ensure risk assessments and health and safety policies are robust and followed.
• Oversee maintenance of the building, grounds, equipment, and furnishings.
• Ensure the physical health and well-being of children.
• Order supplies, food, and equipment necessary for nursery operations.
• Manage children's healthcare needs, including allergies and care plans.
• Follow relevant Acts and legal requirements related to employment and record keeping.
• Support staff understanding and implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage and Birth to Five Matters guidance.
• Ensure delivery of enriching activities, curriculum, and pedagogy.
• Develop and monitor systems for child development records, including online learning journeys.
• Provide policies, support, and guidance to the nursery team.
• Liaise with Ofsted, Local Authority, and other professional bodies.
• Manage transitions for children between rooms and onto next educational stages, in partnership with parents.
• Evaluate quality and outcomes through self-evaluation, acting on feedback for improvement.
• Identify strengths and areas for development, creating focused improvement plans.
• Work with parents and carers, communicating effectively and supporting home learning programs.
• Handle parental concerns and organize meetings and events.
• Advocate for equality, diversity, and inclusivity.
• Collaborate with the nursery SENCo to support children with special needs and liaise with outside agencies as needed.