Nursery Support Manager - Midlands

Storal Learning Ltd; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK seeks a Nursery Support Manager to uphold childcare standards and support nursery teams. The role involves national travel and a salary ranging from £31,200 to £46,800, with various additional benefits like childcare discounts and performance-related bonuses. Join us to make a significant impact in early years education and enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritizes your development.

Benefits

Pension

Childcare discount

Performance-related bonuses

Paid sick pay

Enhanced holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Nursery Manager role.
• In-depth knowledge of special educational needs and equality of opportunity.
• Certification in Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene.
• Achieving OFSTED Outstanding Grade.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments.
• Uphold and elevate childcare and education standards.
• Lead staff supervisions and development plans.
• Drive financial performance improvements.
• Develop parent engagement strategies.

Skills

Full driving license

Willingness to travel

Written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in nursery administration tasks

Experience in staff training and development

Commercial acumen

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Education and Care

Degree in a subject related to Childcare

Job description

Location: Midlands, with national travel
Salary: £31,200 - £46,800 (DoE) + Fuel card and travel allowance, 50% childcare discount, Performance-related bonuses, Pension

About you

You are an experienced Nursery /Senior Nursery Manager or similar and you're looking for something slightly different with more variety and autonomy.

About Storal

We are an award winning nursery group specialising in early years education and childcare. We create nurturing, engaging environments that support every child's growth and learning. We prioritise individualised care, team development, and a supportive work culture. Join us and become part of a team that values continuous learning and professional growth. In return we'll give you access to loads of retail discounts to help with your daily costs, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays to help you recharge, a performance-related bonus to help you feel valued and recognised, dedicated learning and development support to help you progress and, much much, more.

What you will be doing

As a Nursery Support Manager you will be supporting our Nursery Managers and teams, and stepping in when your subject matter expertise is needed. Your mission is to ensure each setting upholds the highest standards of childcare and education, embodies Storal's values, and achieves strong financial performance.

Key responsibilities

• Risk Management: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to comply with Health and Safety legislation.
• Childcare Standards: Uphold and elevate the standards of childcare and education across all settings.
• Operational Compliance: Ensure full adherence to Storal's policies and procedures.
• Staff Supervision & Development: Lead regular staff supervisions and implement growth and development plans.
• Marketing & Occupancy: Actively promote the nursery locally to maintain high occupancy rates.
• Talent Management: Recruit and nurture staff who align with Storal’s values and culture.
• Leadership: Exhibit strong leadership and embody the values of Storal in all interactions.
• Financial Oversight: Drive improvements in financial performance year over year.
• Safeguarding: Serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, overseeing child protection policies and procedures.
• Parent Engagement: Develop robust strategies for parent engagement and community involvement.

The Qualifications, Skills & Competencies you'll need to be successful

Essential

• Full driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home as needed.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Early Years Education and Care (Level 6 preferred).
• Proven experience in a Nursery Manager role.
• In-depth knowledge of special educational needs and equality of opportunity.
• Certification in Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in nursery administration tasks (invoices, payroll, timesheets).
• Competent in using PCs, including word processing, spreadsheets, and email.
• Experience in staff training and development.
• Achieving OFSTED Outstanding Grade.
• Commercial acumen.

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent in a subject related to Childcare.
• Coaching and mentoring experience.

Benefits at a glance

For you -We get the basics right enhanced holidays, paid sick pay, extra wellness day off (yearly) and accessing your pay before payday with PayCaptain

Family matters -Balance starts at home Childcare Discount + Funding, compassionate leave & enhanced maternity (and more)

Health & wellness -Nourishing body & mind Partnerships with Vitality & Peppy; fertility & menopause support, gym discount, free movie tickets and more

Development -Investing in your future Micro-learning, financial stability tools & Storal Support Fund

Our community -Growing together Termly inset days, team app & Storal Awards gathering.

We pay for your DBS upfront along with reimbursing your annual update service charge.

We partner with world-leading third parties such as Pay Captain, Vitality, and Peppy.

And much much more.

Join us at Storal and make a difference in the early years sector. Apply today to become our next Nursery Support Manager and take the lead in shaping the future of childcare and education!

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