Nursery Manager

NURSERY MANAGER
Location: Tops Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset
Salary: Up to £33,574 OTE per annum
Contracted Hours: 40 hours per week/Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE
As our Nursery Manager, you will lead the creation of a safe, educational, and fun environment for the children in our care. Your role will include overseeing daily operations, managing staff, and ensuring that all activities and educational tasks are carried out effectively. You will be responsible for the safety and development of the children while fostering a positive and engaging atmosphere. Your leadership will inspire and support your team, ensuring that each day runs smoothly and meets our high standards of care and education.
Joining Tops Corfe Mullen means becoming part of a collaborative and supportive team, where you will work alongside passionate professionals dedicated to providing exceptional care and nurturing. As an Employee-Owned Company, every colleague is a co-owner, meaning that as the company thrives, so do you, with the potential for annual bonuses from profit shares.
Tops Corfe Mullen Nursery, an 86-place Day Nursery & Pre-School on Blandford Road, offers a variety of extra-curricular activities such as Tops Forest School, cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, and meditation.
WHY JOIN US?
At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe that working in childcare is incredibly rewarding. You'll play an essential role in the lives of children, watching them grow and develop while learning something new every day. We are committed to sustainability and social responsibility, educating today's children to influence future generations positively.
As a valued Co-Owner we share the following benefits:
* £700 welcome bonus
* Up to 60% discount on childcare within Tops Day Nurseries
* Employee Ownership Trust bonus scheme, annually rewarded each May
* Access to our reward and recognition platform, Each Person, with exclusive deals and discounts (up to 40% off cinema, Diesel Savings Card, and cashback at supermarkets and high street retailers)
* On target bonus with a manager bonus
* Pay Day Sub
* NHS Prescription Charges
* Optical Care
* Dental Treatment
* 29 days holiday (Full time, including Bank Holidays)
* Uniform provided
* Flexible work option to work 4 days a week or compress your hours
* Exciting Opportunities for Career Growth- as we grow you grow too
ABOUT YOU
You will need a minimum of a Level 3 Early Years Qualification.
Key skills you will possess:
* Create a Safe and Educational Environment: Leverage your experience to ensure children thrive in a secure, fun, and stimulating setting.
* Lead with Enthusiasm: Be a self-motivated, reliable, and enthusiastic leader who excels under pressure and brings a positive outlook to your team.
* Master the EYFS Framework: Apply your deep understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to support and enhance children’s learning and development.
* Communicate and Inspire: Utilise strong verbal and written communication skills to positively challenge, influence, and coach colleagues while supporting children and parents.
* Manage with Care: Efficiently oversee a varied program of work, manage expectations, balance priorities, and maintain professionalism with sensitive information.
* Foster an Ethical Culture: Model behaviours consistent with ethical practices and our policies, playing a pivotal role in creating an ethical organizational culture.
* Champion Health and Safety: Conduct regular risk assessments, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide comprehensive health and safety training to your team.
* Engage with Parents: Maintain open communication channels with parents regarding health, safety, and child development matters.
* Embrace Social and Environmental Responsibility: Promote well-being, diversity, inclusion, ethical decision-making, community engagement, and environmental sustainability.
* Commit to Continuous Development: Stay updated with policy changes, expand your knowledge through courses and conferences, and continuously develop professionally.
If you possess the skills, enthusiasm, and dedication to provide exceptional care and leadership as a Nursery Manager, we invite you to apply today and embark on an exciting career journey with us
All candidates will need an enhanced DBS on the update service. Offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks. This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Children's Barred List

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