Nursery Manager For Term Time Only Setting

Little Gems Fleet Ltd; Bordon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing nursery group in Bordon seeks a dedicated Nursery Manager to lead a small team, ensuring high standards of care for children aged 12 months to 4 years. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, an excellent knowledge of Ofsted regulations, and experience in a nurturing environment. This full-time position offers up to £17 per hour with added benefits such as professional training and a childcare discount.

Benefits

50% childcare discount

Personal training

Seasonal bonuses

Company pension

Discounted or free food

On-site parking

Team-building fun days

Qualifications

• 3+ years managerial experience in a childcare setting.
• Excellent knowledge of Ofsted regulations.
• Demonstrable passion for child-led learning.

Responsibilities

• Manage nursery operations for up to 25 children.
• Support staff in delivering excellent childcare practices.
• Implement behavior management strategies and personal care.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare

Degree in Childcare and Education or progress towards EYP

Job description

Little Gems Lindford belongs to a growing Nursery Group based in Hampshire!

We are looking for a strong and experienced Manager to lead a small team with dedication and passion.

What does this role require?

Little Gems Lindford is a 25-place Nursery comprising a mix of age groups of children aged 12 months to 4 years. We require someone with leadership experience who can inspire a small team to success. Curiosity approach knowledge would be a significant advantage.

As part of a team of Leaders and Educators, you'll need excellent organisational skills and a passion for delivering high standards to collaboratively strive for excellence.

It's imperative that you uphold our high standards with Employees and Parents. An excellent working knowledge of Ofsted regulations is essential to ensure that relevant goals regarding Ofsted are achieved, alongside our ethos: "where every child is treasured".

Other key attributes include:

• Critical and creative thinker who welcomes challenges and thrives on problem-solving
• An inspirational leader with high impact, professionalism, and credibility
• Effective communication skills at all levels (parents, children, colleagues, senior management)
• Strong interpersonal, influencing, and presentation skills
• Proactive and eager to add value
• Minimum Level 3 qualification or ideally a Degree in Childcare and Education, or working towards EYP status

The role of the Nursery Manager

The Nursery Manager is the welcoming face and the forefront of the nursery.

You will be responsible for organising a busy and innovative nursery for 25 children and 4-5 staff members, working collaboratively with other Leaders to ensure smooth operation of this Reggio Emilia-inspired setting.

The core of this role involves supporting staff to ensure excellent practice with children, implementing the latest researched practices in behaviour management, personal care, hygiene, and child-led learning. The Manager will oversee activity and resource arrangements, as well as the development of projects and documentation, reporting to the Managing Director through regular reflection meetings.

The Manager should demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for the Reggio Emilia Approach, supporting and training staff on the nursery floor, providing inspiration, guidance, and feedback to foster continuous professional development. Spending significant time in practice with staff, including coaching, planning support, training, and building confidence in the Reggio approach and EYFS delivery, is expected.

Our nurseries are predominantly child-led with emergent curricula, so inspiring your team to think on their feet and respond to children’s interests to extend learning in the moment is crucial.

Pay: Up to £17 per hour

Important information:

Our nurseries operate 38 weeks per year, from 9 am to 3 pm, Monday to Friday. The position is term-time only. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and safeguarding our children and staff. An enhanced DBS check and suitable references are required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits of a Little Gems Lindford Career

• Personal training
• 50% childcare discount
• Seasonal bonuses
• Support from the Managing Director
• Long service discretionary bonuses
• Team-building fun days, meals out, and social events
• Career progression

Expected hours: 35 per week

• Childcare Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Managerial: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ Level 3 (required)

Work Location: In person