Childcare Operations Manager

5 days ago


Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom Nurse Seekers Full time
Job Title: Childcare Operations Manager

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Childcare Operations Manager to join our team at Nurse Seekers. As a key member of our senior leadership team, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of our nursery and driving excellence in childcare.

About the Role

This is a 58-place day nursery providing care for 3 months to five-year-olds. As Childcare Operations Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining strong organisational skills and attention to detail, ensuring the setting has the right culture, policies, and resources to deliver high standards of childcare and early years education expected by parents, Ofsted, and in accordance with our values.

Main Responsibilities
  • Conduct thorough risk assessments of the nursery environment and ensure relevant Health and Safety legislation is adhered to.
  • Ensure the highest standards of childcare are delivered at the setting.
  • Consistently ensure nursery operations adhere to Learning policies and procedures.
  • Conduct regular staff supervisions, creating plans for staff development.
  • Deliver high setting occupancy, promoting the setting through local marketing.
  • Hire and develop top talent.
  • Demonstrate strong leadership.

The salary for this role is approximately £40,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Requirements
  • Early years education and care qualification to at least NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
  • Experience in a leadership capacity.
  • Understanding of special educational needs and equality of opportunity.
  • Paediatric first-aid and food hygiene trained.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.
  • Experience with nursery administration (children invoices, payroll, and timesheets).
  • Competent PC user (word processing, spreadsheets, emails).


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