Nursery Operations Manager

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days of paid annual leave + bank H

Discount on school fees

Discount on Holiday Club provision

Contributory Pension Scheme

Free lunch and refreshments

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced Maternity scheme

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a leading West Midlands preparatory school in Birmingham to appoint a Nursery Operations Manager. You will lead the EYFS team, drive high-quality early years education and safeguard welfare across the nursery for children aged 0 to 5.

You will hold Level 5 EY Leadership/Management or be willing to work towards it, plus SEND/SENCO qualifications and Paediatric First Aid training.

Qualifications

• Significant EYFS experience and knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Level 5 Leadership/Management in Early Years or equivalent, plus SEND/SENCO qualifications.
• Paediatric First Aid training and safeguarding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of EYFS curriculum with long-term planning and continuous improvement.
• Ensure welfare, safeguarding and wellbeing of children are priority; maintain a safe learning environment.
• Monitor progress, assessments and records across EYFS journey.
• Develop strong relationships with parents and families to support each child.
• Lead and motivate EYFS team; set clear expectations and development goals.
• Provide staff training, mentoring and professional development; support innovative practice.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding requirements and regulatory standards.
• Organise staff and resources to meet statutory ratios and smooth operation.
• Represent the school positively with SLT and colleagues to promote ethos.
• Embed the West House Way within EYFS and contribute to school life.

Skills

EYFS experience

Leadership

Staff training & mentoring

DSL experience

Safeguarding & welfare

Parental liaison

Education

Level 5 EY Leadership/Management

SEND/SENCO qualification

Paediatric First Aid training

Job description

An excellent new opportunity has arisen for a committed Nursery Operations Manager to work in a leading preparatory school based in the Birmingham, West Midlands area. You will be working for one of the top performing preparatory schools in West Midlands

This is an independent preparatory school for children aged 4 to 11 that prides itself on the creation of well-rounded individuals, by instilling a set of values that will carry them far in life

As the Manager your key responsibilities include:

• Oversee the implementation of a varied, inclusive and high-quality EYFS curriculum, leading short-, medium- and long-term planning and driving continuous improvement
• Ensure the welfare, development, safeguarding and wellbeing of children remain the highest priority, while maintaining a safe, stimulating and enabling learning environment
• Monitor children’s progress, achievement and development throughout their EYFS journey, ensuring high-quality assessment, profiles and records are maintained
• Develop strong, positive relationships with parents and families, ensuring children’s individual needs and wellbeing are understood and supported
• Lead, motivate and support the EYFS team, setting clear expectations and development objectives to achieve consistently high standards of care and education
• Provide training, mentoring, supervision and professional development, supporting staff to deliver the EYFS Statutory Framework effectively and encouraging creativity and innovation
• Ensure the department operates in line with all relevant legislation, safeguarding requirements and regulatory standards, maintaining high standards of compliance and practice
• Oversee the effective organisation and deployment of staff and resources, ensuring statutory ratios are met and the department runs smoothly and efficiently
• Act as a positive ambassador for the school, working collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team and colleagues to promote its aims, values and ethos
• Embed the principles of the West House Way within the EYFS department, contributing to the wider life of the school and enhancing children’s learning, care and experience

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Significant experience working within an Early Years setting
• Experience of working with children aged 0 to 5 years
• Thorough knowledge of Experience of implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage framework
• Knowledge of SEND requirements and inclusive practice
• Experience of liaising with parents, carers and external agencies
• Experience of delivering staff training and mentoring
• Experience of managing an Ofsted/ISI inspection
• Experience of working in a DSL/Deputy DSL role

To be considered for this position you must hold Level 5 qualification in Early Years Leadership/Management or willingness to work towards this + SEND or SENCO qualification + Paediatric First Aid training

The successful Manager will receive an excellent salary of £34,000 - £37,000 per annum DOE - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week on days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 40 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays
• Eligible for discount on school fees for pupils*
• Discount on fees for Holiday Club provision
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Free lunch and refreshments
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity scheme

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