Nursery Manager – Maternity Cover, Term-Time, Leicester

About Early Years Ltd.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Job summary

About Early Years Ltd. in Leicester is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to cover maternity leave for around 12 months. The role runs the nursery daily from 8:00am to 4:00pm during term time; pay starts at £15 per hour and is negotiable based on experience.

CPD is encouraged and staff receive a childcare discount for their own children. The successful candidate will lead staff, manage ratios and rotas, ensure EYFS and safeguarding compliance, and be the first point of contact for parents.

Qualifications

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential); Level 5 or above is welcome
• Experience as a nursery manager, deputy manager or experienced room leader
• Sound knowledge of the EYFS, Ofsted requirements and safeguarding
• Confidence leading a team and working closely with parents
• Paediatric First Aid and DSL training (welcome but not essential)
• Availability to start soon and commit for around 12 months

Responsibilities

• Managing the nursery day to day, including staffing, rotas and ratios
• Leading and supervising the practitioner team, including the toddler room lead
• Overseeing EYFS planning, observations and tracking of children's progress
• Leading on safeguarding and keeping policies and procedures up to date
• Handling enquiries, show-rounds and parent communication to help grow numbers
• Keeping records, risk assessments and health and safety ready for Ofsted

Skills

Nursery leadership

Staff management

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Parent communication

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Level 5+ Early Years qualification

Job description

About Early Years Ltd. in Leicester is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to cover maternity leave for around 12 months. The role runs the nursery daily from 8:00am to 4:00pm during term time; pay starts at £15 per hour and is negotiable based on experience.

CPD is encouraged and staff receive a childcare discount for their own children. The successful candidate will lead staff, manage ratios and rotas, ensure EYFS and safeguarding compliance, and be the first point of contact for parents.