Nursery Manager - Haringey

Protocol Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Nursery Manager to lead a vibrant team in a private school setting. This role offers the chance to shape early years education, ensuring high standards while fostering a nurturing environment. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, a thorough understanding of statutory frameworks, and a commitment to safeguarding. In return, you will receive competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference in children's lives. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and creativity, and help shape the future of early years education.

Benefits

Higher rates of pay for long term roles

Ongoing CPD

Competitive rates of pay (weekly)

Professional support from experienced consultants

Social nights out

Referral Bonus of £50

Qualifications

• At least Grade C/Grade 4 at GCSE in Maths, English and Science.
• NVQ Level 3 in a recognised childcare/early years education qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursery team effectively.
• Maintain strong relationships with children, staff, and parents.

Skills

Team Leadership

Understanding of Statutory Frameworks

IT Competency

Verbal and Written Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Initiative

Planning and Evaluation

Caring Disposition

Education

GCSE in Maths, English and Science

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare

Level 4, 5 or QTS (Preferable)

Designated Safeguarding Lead Qualification (Preferable)

Job description

Protocol Education is currently working with a lovely private school based in Muswell who are looking to recruit a full time Nursery Manager on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications, experience and skills:

Academic

1. At least Grade C/Grade 4 at GCSE in Maths, English and Science
2. NVQ Level 3 in a recognised childcare/early years education qualification
3. (Preferable) Level 4, 5 or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
4. (Preferable) Designated Safeguarding Lead Qualification

Experience

1. Varied experience across a range of early years/nursery settings
2. Experience in leading teams within an early years and/or school setting (ideally at least 3 years)
3. Experience with managing and maintaining strong relationships with children, staff and parents
4. Experience with safeguarding within an educational setting
5. Experience of managing a budget

Skills

1. Ability to lead a team, both strategically and operationally
2. Thorough understanding of all statutory frameworks and guidance relating to Early Years care/education in England
3. Autonomy and trustworthiness
4. Ability and willingness to set and maintain high standards and hold others to account if necessary
5. Good IT competency
6. Good verbal and written communication skills
7. Excellent time management and administration skills
8. Creative flair
9. Strong attention to detail
10. Excellent interpersonal skills
11. Willing and able to take initiative
12. Able to plan, monitor, evaluate, audit and review proactively
13. Kindness, a caring disposition and the approachability
14. A commitment to continuously develop the nursery provision and the contribution of this phase to the life of the school
15. A commitment to supporting the vision, ethos and strategic direction of the school
16. Ability to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower others

In return we offer you:

• Higher rates of pay for long term roles
• Ongoing CPD
• Competitive rates of pay (weekly)
• Professional support from our team of experienced consultants
• Social nights out with the rest of Protocol staff
• A wide variety of positions, both day to day and long-term
• £50 Referral Bonus for each teacher or teaching assistant you refer to us*

To take advantage of this great opportunity please call Siobhan on 0208 3717900, email your CV to [e-mail] or apply online at www.protocol-education.com.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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