Nursery Manager

Fennies-Day-Nurseries; West Wickham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £65k

Annual bonus up to £6k

Childcare discount 75%

25 days holiday

Free daily meals

Leadership development

Central support team

Job summary

Fennies is seeking a Nursery Manager in the United Kingdom to lead a team delivering outstanding early years education. You will drive EYFS standards, nurture staff development and ensure safeguarding compliance across the nursery.

You will work to inspire families and the local community, maintaining high-quality care and innovative practice while supporting educators to grow and succeed within a family-owned group.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of EYFS, Birth to 5 Matters and child development.
• Experience leading teams in an early years setting.
• Track record of delivering high standards of care and education.
• Experience of strong practice as a Key Person and in safeguarding policies.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of early years professionals to deliver exceptional care and education.
• Drive high standards across EYFS practice and the Fennies 4D curriculum.
• Maintain safeguarding and compliance at all times.
• Build strong relationships with families and the local community.
• Create a culture where educators feel supported, developed and empowered.
• Lead continuous improvement across quality, occupancy and team engagement.
• Prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspection and maintain exceptional standards.
• Champion Fennies’ mission to deliver inspiring early education.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Team leadership

High standards of care

Key Person practice

Leadership & communication

GCSE Maths & English

Education

GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above)

Job description

• Annual bonus: potential to earn a further £6,000

Lead a nursery where an exceptional earlyyearseducation, inspiring teams, a thrivingcommunityand happy children come together.

At Fennies, we nurture our people to build a thriving community for children, families and educators. If you’re a passionate leader ready to drive outstanding practice and develop a high-performing team, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Why join Fennies?

We invest inand supportour leaders so they can build exceptional nurseries.

Competitive salary and bonus

• Up to £65,000 annual salary
• Up to £6,000 annual performance-related bonus

Childcare discount and support

• Up to75% discount on childcare

Leadership Development

• Personalised Clifton Strengths leadership coaching
• Dedicated learning and development programmes
• Mentoring and support from regional leadership
• A full central support team to enable you to focus on exceptional qualityof care and education

Wellbeing and Lifestyle benefits

• 25days annualleaveincreasing by 1 day per year of service (up to 30) plus bank holidays
• Free daily meals from the Fennies Café

A community of committed, high-achieving educators

• Regular leadership forums and networking
• Summer BBQs, Christmaseventsand company celebrations
• Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards

About the Role

As Nursery Manager, you will lead a team of passionate educators to deliver an exceptional earlyyearseducation while creating a positive and inspiring environment for children,familiesand staff.

You will:

• Lead and inspire a team of early years professionals to deliver exceptional care and education
• Drive high standards across EYFS practice, delivering the Fennies 4D curriculum
• Maintain the highest standards in safeguarding and compliance at all times
• Build strong relationships with families and the local community
• Create a culture where educators feel supported,developedand empowered
• Lead continuous improvement across quality,occupancyand team engagement
• Prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspection andmaintainexceptional standards
• Champion Fennies’ mission to deliver an inspiring early education

Whatwe’relooking for

You’rea confident and passionate early years leader who thrives on developing people and creating exceptional environments for children.

You will have:

• Strong knowledge of EYFS, Birth to 5 Matters and child development
• Experience leading teams in anearlyyearssetting
• A track recordof deliveringhigh standardsof care and education
• Experience of strong practice as a Key Person and in leading and implementing safeguarding,healthand safety, first aid and critical care policies.
• Strong leadership,communicationand organisational skills
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade4/C or above); or equivalent

Most importantly, you will bring energy,empathyand ambition to create a nursery where children and educators thrive.

Become part of the Fennies DNA

We’re family-owned and family-run; this guides our culture, our decision-making, and what it feels like to be part of our team. We have a strong sense of community, with connections that bring us together and the systems and processes that mean our educators can focus on what they do best. Quality matters to us – starting with our people and curriculum - through to our beautiful buildings and inspiring environments. We’re investing in Fennies, in our teams, and into the education we provide our children. Our People Promise inspires us to build the kind of culture that is ambitious, passionate and supportive. We provide the environment where you can:

• Be Yourself
• Come Together
• Be All In
• Go Further

If this sounds like you, or you just want to know more about what it means to be part of the Fennies family,make contact withus today for a chat.

Take your next steps with Fennies

Our friendly Talent team are here to answer any questions you may have about Fennies – call us to discuss the role, or if you’re just curious about what it’s like to work at Fennies, let us know and we’ll be happy to answer any questions. Our Talent Recruitment team can be contacted by:

At Fennies, we celebrate diversity and believe inclusive teams create stronger learning environments for children. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

Safeguarding

Fennies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide proof of identity. In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, online searches (including social media) may be conducted for shortlisted candidates.

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