Nursery Manager

KiddyKare; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A private nursery in Wokingham is seeking a proactive Nursery Manager. The role involves managing a safe and stimulating environment, leading staff training, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have at least 5 years of childcare experience and an NVQ Level 3 qualification or above. This is a full-time position with a salary of up to £37,850, based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience working within childcare.
• Understanding and commitment to nursery aims and values.
• Experience in managing staff performance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and stimulating nursery environment.
• Provide leadership in training staff.
• Manage resources, budget, and parent enquiries.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good people management skills

Understanding of children's learning

Education

NVQ Level 3 Qualification or above in childcare

Job description

Nursery Manager - Wokingham

Duration: Full-time - 40 hours per week

Start: Immediate

Salary: Up to £37,850 (dependent on experience)

Benefits: To be discussed during interview

We are currently recruiting for an experienced, proactive Nursery Manager for an established Private nursery based around the area of Wokingham. This a permanent, full-time position within a friendly team.

This nursery is open 51 weeks per year and, based on 40 hours per week, there is rotating shift pattern within the opening hours of 08:00 - 18:00, Mon-Fri.

About the Nursery

• The nursery aims to provide a stimulating and welcoming environment both indoors and outdoors for children aged 3 months - 5 years.
• In-house chef and nutritionist
• Opening Hours: Mon-Fri, 08:00 - 18:00
• Easily accessible by road and excellent transport links.

The Job Role

• As the Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth running of the nursery, ensuring that nursery life is safe, stimulating and compliant with EYFS, Ofsted and safeguarding requirements.
• Provide leadership in training staff and deliver high quality practice within the nursery.
• Promoting positive relationships with parents, children and colleagues.
• Office based duties including managing resources, budget control, parent enquiries, marketing and recruitment.

Personal Specification

• You will have at least 5 years' experience working within childcare.
• You will have a genuine understanding of, and commitment to, the aims and values of the Nursery and work effectively alongside the Director in managing the Nursery.
• Excellent knowledge of how young children learn
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong partnerships with parents
• Good people management skills with experience of managing staff performance

Required Skills

• NVQ Level 3 Qualification or above in childcare
• At least 1 years' Nursery Management OR 2 years' Deputy Nursery management experience
• First Aid certified
• Safeguarding certified

Interviews: to be held ASAP

We understand from firsthand the demands and challenges working in and alongside the childcare industry. Standing out from the rest most of our KiddyKare Consultants are Childcare Qualified and have been in your shoes as Practitioners and Managers of nurseries. We are a well-respected and reputable