Nursery Manager

2 weeks ago


Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom Bright Horizons Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Third in Charge to join our team at Bright Horizons First Class Day Nursery and Preschool in Aberdeen.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team to deliver exceptional care and education to all children in our care.
  • Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead at the nursery, ensuring the day-to-day running of the nursery and management of safeguarding and child protection policies.
  • Develop and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and other professionals to meet the needs of each child.
  • Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers to support retention and occupancy growth.
  • Ensure commercial success of the nursery by maintaining expenditure inline with FTEs and budget KPIs.

Requirements

  • Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
  • Previous experience working within an Early Years setting, ideally as a Third in Charge, Room Leader, or Early Years Educator.
  • Confident decision maker with experience providing support and leadership to others.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and legislative requirements for working with children.
  • Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with colleagues and parents.

What We Offer

  • Above industry standard salary with annual salary reviews.
  • Discounted childcare of 50% for the first child.
  • Up to 33 days holiday per year with the option to buy additional days.
  • Smart Health access, including Virtual GP appointments, fitness programs, and mental health support.
  • Financial support through early access to wages, low-interest debt consolidation loans, and discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities, and days out.
  • Development program access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries.
  • Access to our Future Leaders program, preparing you to step into nursery management.
  • Employee Appreciation throughout the year, including our annual Awards of Excellence gala's.
  • Happy to Talk Flexible Working.

About Us

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you'd be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We've also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005, supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year.


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