Nursery Manger

Are you looking to take a new direction in your Early Years Career? At the Early Learning Partnership we have designed training offices that will assist you in reaching your management goal

The Early Learning Partnership is expanding and we are looking for a Floating Nursery Manager to join our ever growing family team.

Key Responsibilities you will be trained
- Promote high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children.
- Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development.
- Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
- Ensure that children are kept safe, and that staff understand and when necessary, follow Safeguarding Procedures.
- Promote and facilitate partnerships with parents/carers and other family members.
- Support the development of good practice with regards to special needs and inclusion.
- Support nursery staff in delivering the Foundation Stage; ensure that provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the local EYDCP in relation to nursery education grant funding for three and four-year-olds.
- Establish, develop and maintain highly professional working relationships with relevant Local Authority Departments, regulatory bodies and other agencies.
- Create and maintain a culture of self-evaluation and reflective practise throughout the nursery.
- Ensure that supervisions and appraisals are completed twice yearly, getting feedback from the room manager and employee before conducting.

Health and Safety
- Manage the day-to-day operation in order to ensure the health and safety of the children, their parents and carers, the team and any visitors to the nursery.
- Ensure that all children with allergies eat food that is safe and that needs are effectively communicated throughout the nursery.
- Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures.
- Be fully aware of all emergency and security procedures.
- Be responsible for ensuring the nursery remains compliant in respect of suitably trained staff with relevant first aid, safeguarding and food hygiene qualifications.

Finance
- Manage staff costs with regard to budget projections.
- Maintain accurate records and accounts for the nursery and produce management information as required.
- Control costs in line with agreed budgets.
- Understand and utilise management systems and information to maximise commercial benefits.

Operational
- Facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies and implement any recommendations.
- Agree and deliver occupancy targets.
- Ensure accurate reporting in respect of occupancy, quality and standards.

Staff
- Recruit, induct, support, train and appraise all staff to ensure delivery of high-quality childcare practice.
- Develop a well-qualified and experienced team able to meet and exceed all relevant standards.
- Identify training needs; develop training plans and evaluate training undertaken by staff.
- Work in conjunction with Head Office and Senior Management in disciplinary and grievance investigations and hearings.
- Develop open and positive working relationships with staff

Marketing & Customer Care
- Proactively represent the Company and advance its interests in the local community.
- Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers.
- Ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly and professional relationships with parents and carers.
- Be responsible for ensuring that all complaints and concerns are actively resolved in a timely manner and that these are reported to Senior Managers and the Director.

General
- Responsible for all administrative duties associated with the nursery, such as maintaining children’s records, ordering equipment, maintaining inventories and keeping personnel records.
- Adhere to all Company policies and procedures.
- Ensure that the Company’s polices on diversity and equal opportunities are adhered to.
- Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line management.

/ part time hours available

Starting Salary: £28,500 based on full time

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

**Education**:

- Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Nursery: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence

**Salary**: £28,500.00-£30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

School type:

- Day nursery

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
- Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- Management: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- South Sh