Nursery Manager: Lead Early Years & Safeguarding

Remedy Education; Colchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education is seeking an enthusiastic Nursery Manager for a full-time, permanent role in Colchester. You will oversee day-to-day nursery operations, lead a team of Early Years practitioners, and ensure high standards of care, education and safeguarding in line with EYFS and Ofsted requirements.

The ideal candidate will have prior Nursery Manager or senior leadership experience, a Level 3+ EYFS qualification (Level 5/6 desirable), and strong leadership and organisational skills to create a

Qualifications

• Experience as Nursery Manager or senior leader in Early Years
• Level 3+ Early Years qualification, Level 5/6 desirable
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Experience managing and developing a team
• Genuine passion for children's learning, development and wellbeing

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations and smooth running of the nursery
• Lead, motivate and support a team of Early Years practitioners
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times
• Build positive relationships with parents, families and external professionals
• Monitor children's development and ensure individual learning needs are supported
• Manage staff rotas, recruitment, training and performance where required
• Ensure the nursery meets Ofsted requirements and relevant statutory regulations

Skills

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Level 3 EYFS qualification

Level 5/6 desirable

Job description

Remedy Education is seeking an enthusiastic Nursery Manager for a full-time, permanent role in Colchester. You will oversee day-to-day nursery operations, lead a team of Early Years practitioners, and ensure high standards of care, education and safeguarding in line with EYFS and Ofsted requirements.

The ideal candidate will have prior Nursery Manager or senior leadership experience, a Level 3+ EYFS qualification (Level 5/6 desirable), and strong leadership and organisational skills to create a