Nursery Early Years Childcare Manager

20 hours ago


South East England, United Kingdom Norfolk House School Full time

Norfolk House School is seeking a Nursery Manager to provide year-round leadership and management to the team staffing our Pre-Nursery (2-3 year-olds) and Nursery (3-4 year- olds), both during school term time and during the weeks we are open during the school holidays. The successful candidate will understand and support the School's ethos and core values whilst having the passion, drive, organisation and people skills to see ambitious aims through to completion and ensure the nursery phases run smoothly, efficiently and promote the very best outcomes for pupils.
A willingness to go 'above and beyond' in the best interests of pupils
Financial sense and the ability to manage a budget and control costs without compromising on quality
A sense of moral values and their importance in education
Commitment to the personal and social development of pupils, understanding the experiences and concerns of their age group
Able to act as an ambassador and professional advocate for the school, with strong personal credibility and the capacity to build relationships with a wide range of people Respected and respectful
Academic
~ At least Grade C/Grade 4 at GCSE in Maths, English and Science
~ at NVQ Level 3 in a recognised childcare/early years education qualification
~(Preferable) Level 4, 5 or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) -(Preferable) Designated Safeguarding Lead Qualification

Varied experience across a range of early years/nursery settings
Experience in leading teams within an early years and/or school setting (ideally at least 3 years)
Experience with managing and maintaining strong relationships with children, staff and parents Experience with safeguarding within an educational setting
Thorough understanding of all statutory frameworks and guidance relating to Early Years care/education in England
Ability and willingness to set and maintain high standards and hold others to account if
Excellent time management and administration skills
Creative flair
A commitment to continuously develop the nursery provision and the contribution of this phase to the life of the school
A commitment to supporting the vision, ethos and strategic direction of the school
Holiday
~ Holiday entitlement is 4 weeks plus all public holidays, with 3 staff development days within a full academic year.

The Nursery Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care and education for children in line with the Early Years Framework. They will be ultimately responsible to the Head of the Lower School.

Overall Responsibilities of the Nursery Manager:
To ensure the provision is of the highest quality; providing a safe, stimulating and caring child- centred environment catering for the children's educational and developmental needs.
To oversee and develop the curriculum, operating policies and procedures for the Nursery.
To develop and implement policies, procedures, and systems to ensure the smooth running of the Nursery.
Ensure that the nursery meets all statutory and regulatory requirements.
Maintain high standards of health and safety, hygiene, and cleanliness throughout the nursery. To prudently manage an approved budget for the Nursery.
To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in the Nursery and Pre-Nursery, including monitoring, evaluating and developing the provision.
To foster positive relationships with the parents/carers.
To manage staff within the Nursery and pre-Nursery setting.
Key Role of the Nursery Manager:
~ To ensure the smooth and effective running of the Nursery and Pre-Nursery, providing high-quality care and outstanding education to children, which challenges and inspires all.

The Nursery Manager is responsible to the Head of the Lower School in the following ways:
Operational Management:
~ Ensure the smooth daily operations of the Nursery, including staffing, scheduling, and resource

Management.
Ensure adherence to the Nursery's safeguarding procedures, liaising with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) as needed.
Ensure the highest standards of safety and security are maintained by all staff within the Nursery
Oversee the planning and implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)curriculum, ensuring it meets the school's high educational standards and supports progression into Pre-Prep.
Develop and implement initiatives that support children's individual needs within the group setting.
Ensure that individual records of children's educational and developmental progress are kept up to date.
Staff Supervision and Development:
Lead and support the Nursery and Pre-Nursery teams with direction, pride, and energy.
Identify staff training and development needs.
Safeguarding and Welfare:
Ensure the safety, health, and well-being of all children in the Nursery.
Adhere to the nursery's safeguarding policies at all times.
Liaise with the DSL on any safeguarding concerns.
Build strong relationships with parents and carers through daily communication, resolving any issues or complaints promptly.
Encourage the involvement of parents and carers in all aspects of the Nursery's work, including regular reviews of their children's progress.
Organise events that encourage parent/carer participation, fostering a strong community ethos within the school.
Norfolk House School is seeking to appoint a new Nursery Manager from 1st February 2025, or sooner if circumstances allow.
To apply, please complete an application on the online portal where you found this listing, or by completing a school application form with a supporting cover letter.
School application forms should be sent directly to Dee Hutchinson. Further information about Norfolk House can be found on the school's website
Please contact the school to receive a prospectus, and job brief.
Norfolk House School and its parent group, Bellevue Education, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)



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