Nursery Manager

Staff Match; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursery group in York is seeking a highly experienced Nursery Manager. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 3 Childcare qualification and have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, developing staff, and maintaining relationships with parents. This role offers a competitive benefits package, including bonus and ongoing career development.

Benefits

Bonus

Pension

Extra holiday

Ongoing training and support

Career development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Track record of involvement in Ofsted Inspections.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable).
• Paediatric First Aid (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Leading by example and managing day to day nursery operations.
• Working closely with director and managing KPI's.
• Building positive relationships with parents and key interfacing groups.
• Developing a staff team, managing recruitment, induction, ongoing supervisions.
• Ensuring staff understand and adhere to all nursery policy and procedures.
• Managing budgets and keeping accurate records.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team building skills

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification or above

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced and dedicated Nursery Manager to join a well-established nursery group in Heworth, York. The ideal candidate will have a hands-on management style, excellent communication and team building skill.

Person Specification

• Level 3 Childcare qualification or above
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role
• Track record of involvement in Ofsted Inspections
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable)
• Paediatric First Aid (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Leading by example and managing day to day nursery operations
• Working closely with director and managing KPI\'s
• Building positive relationships with parents and key interfacing groups
• Developing a staff team, managing recruitment, induction, ongoing supervisions, conducting regular staff assessments, identifying and sourcing training needs
• Supervision of the planning and preparation of activities in line with EYFS to develop all aspects of the child\'s interindividual learning and development
• Ensuring staff understand and adhere to all nursery policy and procedures
• Managing budgets and keep accurate records of staffing, payroll, banking, petty cash, issuing invoices and fee collection
• Managing Staff Rotas and meetings
• Maintaining accurate records to include accident, incident, medication, registers and risk assessment
• Marketing the nursery, arranging leaflet drops, open days etc
• To ensure the nursery is running to its full capacity by effectively managing enquiries, conducting show-rounds, operating a waiting list, as appropriate
• To attend out of working hours\' activities, to include training, staff meetings, parents\' evenings and special events
• Working 40 Hours per week

Benefits

Benefits: Bonus, pension, extra holiday, training ongoing support and career development

Additional Information

Due to the nature of this job, candidates will be subject to UK eligibility checks together with Enhance Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks

How to Apply

For immediate interview please email Staff Match your up to date CV or call (phone number removed)