Nursery Manager - DGA13677

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Sanquhar; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vivup discounts

Local Government Pension Scheme (Scot)

Cycle-to-Work

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council seeks an experienced Nursery Manager for Kelloholm Nursery. The role is permanent, 36 hours per week over 39 weeks per year, with a Band 10 salary of £38,399.87 - £41,176.46.

The post involves leading day-to-day nursery operations, staffing, and curriculum development to ensure high-quality early learning and childcare. PVG/SSSC registrations and specialised qualifications are essential, with extensive governance responsibilities.

Qualifications

• BA in Childhood Practice or equivalent SCQF level 9 enables SSSC registration as Manager of a Day-Care of Children’s Service.
• PVG scheme/update check required before formal offer.
• Registration with Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC) without conditions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of Kelloholm Nursery.
• Lead self-evaluation and curricular planning; drive improvements.
• Manage staff and liaise with parents and multi-agency teams to support children's learning and development.

Skills

Leadership

Early years experience

Team management

Learning through play

Education

BA in Childhood Practice

SCQF level 9 equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Nursery Manager

Kelloholm Primary School

Band 10 £38,399.87 - £41,176.46

We are seeking to recruit an experienced, dedicated, enthusiastic and highly motivated Nursery Manager to work within Kelloholm Nursery on a permanent basis. You will be required to work 36 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

Kelloholm Nursery setting caters for children aged 2-5 years old. We strive to provide an enriching, nurturing environment both indoors and out to help promote children's independence and curiosity. Dumfries and Galloway Council's Nursery settings may operate between the hours of 8:00am - 6:00pm and employee working patterns will be required to meet the needs of the service.

You will be responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day operation of the nursery, ensuring that all children are provided with the highest quality early learning and childcare.

Candidates should have a passion for working in early years and have experience, knowledge and understanding of learning through play. Knowledge and understanding of current documentation, in particular Realising the Ambition, Curriculum for Excellence - Early Level, My World Outdoors and Funding Follows the Child and the National Standard for Early Learning and Childcare providers, would be advantageous. You will be supported to inspire the learning of the children in our setting.

You will be required to lead self-evaluation in the nursery and develop and lead improvement and curricular planning. As part of the extended management of the school you will also contribute to overall improvements. You will lead and manage staff and liaise with parents and multi-agency teams to plan for children's learning and development.

We are looking for individuals who enjoy working collegiately with colleagues, and who have a firm commitment to improving the outcomes for children.

Candidates are required to hold a BA in Childhood Practice, or other relevant childcare qualification equivalent to SCQF level 9. For example, candidates who have gained a BA in Childhood Studies before the end of Dec 2010 and hold a relevant practice qualification such as HNC Childhood Practice or SCQF Level 7 Social Services, Children and Young People may also apply. The qualification/s will enable candidates to register with Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC) as a Manager of a Day-Care of Children's Service without conditions. A list of qualifications can be found on the SSSC Website.

Candidates should, on an individual basis, ensure they are able to register with the SSSC without conditions prior to applying for the post. Candidates will be responsible for their own registration fees.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

Requirements

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For further queries please contact:-

Elliot Ferguson, Headteacher, Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]