Nursery Manager -Brand New Nursery

Recruitment Avenue; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Nursery Manager to lead a new team at a brand-new nursery in South West London. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the nursery's environment from the ground up, focusing on high-quality childcare practices and effective team management. As the Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for recruiting staff, setting procedures, and ensuring that the needs and interests of all children are met. If you are a motivated leader with a child-centered approach and a knack for inspiring others, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in nursery management with a focus on team building.
• Strong communication skills to engage with children and parents effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a new team for a brand-new nursery opening.
• Ensure health and safety practices are monitored and maintained.

Skills

Nursery Management Experience

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Coaching and Mentoring

Financial Acumen

Time Management

Job description

Job Title – Nursery Manager - Brand New Nursery

Job Location – South West London

Salary – £35k

Our client’s role is a great opportunity to lead and develop a new team for a brand-new nursery opening in South West London.

In the role you will help recruit a new team, set procedures, induct staff, support and train all new staff to ensure a high-quality childcare practice.

The nursery will be opening on the 7th May, but our client is looking for the nursery manager to start in March/April to help set up the nursery.

Responsibilities:

• Support staff retention and team building through effective communication, succession planning and team engagement.
• Have a child-centred approach to the running of the service, ensuring the observation and planning process meets the needs of all children and their interests.
• Daily management and monitoring of all health and safety practices and process checks.
• Deploy staff effectively to maintain staffing ratios in accordance with statutory regulations and budgets.

Skills Required:

• Previous Nursery Management experience.
• Able to communicate clearly with adults and children using a variety of techniques.
• Project positively the organisation's goals, philosophies and policies to parents, staff, and the community.
• Motivate, inspire, and lead a team, encouraging team effort.
• Provide coaching and mentoring.
• Able to manage the performance of staff.
• Demonstrate good financial acumen with the skills to manage budgets.
• Able to manage workload and manage time effectively to deliver the desired results.