Nursery Manager

**Summary** Would you like to join an employee-owned organisation that has topped the UK 'Best Companies to Work For' lists for 15 years, as well as been rated 'World Class' for its respect and support of colleagues, and 'Climate Positive' for its environmental achievements?

Now is your chance We have an opportunity for a Nursery Manager (early years qualified to level 3 or above) to join the team at our Lavenders Day Nursery in Bedford on a full time basis.

In return for your experience of nurturing and leading a large team, your ability to successfully prioritise workload and provide outstanding customer satisfaction, and your passion for all things early years, we are offering you a pay rate of £21.81-£22.93per hour.

**Package**:

- 25 days annual leave
- Potential for an annual tax-free cash bonus as an employee-owner
- Cash rewards for going 'Beyond Expectation'
- 50% childcare discount from day one
- Annual awards dinner, staff conferences and nursery achievement celebrations
- Unlimited recommend a friend scheme (up to £1000 per recommendation)
- Qualification reward payments
- £1000 welcome bonus is available with some of our roles

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Through positive interaction, purposeful engagement and role modelling of best practice, you will inspire your team to deliver against all aspects of the EYFS and statutory requirements. You will proactively solve problems, identify and plan to overcomechallenges and empower your team to provide the highest levels of care which meets the needs of every child in your setting
- Working in partnership with your Deputy Manager and your Quality Manager, you will implement appropriate staff supervisions and performance development reviews in-line with company policies and procedures to ensure your team are fully supported to achieveand progress in their roles. You will upskill your team to aid their career progression and to support succession planning within your setting
- You will successfully manage your nursery budget and lead activities to promote the nursery and the wider partnership for purposes of maintaining targeted occupancy and revenue, and report your activity to your Area Manager and Regional Director. You willmaintain a waiting list and convert enquiries to bookings in order to generate a profit. In addition, working with your Deputy you will conduct interviews, complete essential compliance processes and engage in inductions for new staff, actively liaising withHR to ensure staff retention is successfully managed
- You will respectfully consult with parents, colleagues and external professionals, including OFSTED, in order to successfully work in partnership to uphold children's well-being and levels of outstanding care. You will sensitively manage parent complaintsand utilise the expertise of the appropriate Head Office support function to achieve favourable outcomes