Nursery Manager

2 weeks ago


Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Tops Day Nurseries Full time

About the Nursery Manager Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager to join our team at Tops Day Nurseries. As a Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for creating a safe, educational, and fun environment for our children. You will supervise children, ensure their safety, and organize activities such as games, crafts, and educational tasks.

About the Nursery

Our nursery is a purpose-built facility that is Ofsted registered for up to 104 children, from 3 months to five years. We are open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm for 50 weeks of the year.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the nursery setting effectively, ensuring a high standard of care and education.
  • Communicate excellently with children, staff members, and parents, building strong relationships and ensuring effective communication.
  • Develop and implement educational activities that promote learning and development in a fun and engaging way.
  • Maintain a positive and secure environment, ensuring children feel happy and valued.
  • Conduct interviews for potential applicants and develop and maintain the nursery budget.
  • Arrange marketing materials and monitor the condition of the facility and equipment, organizing maintenance and repairs as needed.
  • Update parents and carers about their child's progress and behaviour, and answer enquiries about enrolment, payments, and practices.
  • Develop and implement an age-appropriate program of annual events and activities, and prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspections.

Requirements

  • A minimum of a Level 3 Early Years Qualification is required.
  • A solid knowledge of the EYFS and a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Why Tops Day Nurseries?

We are a leading early education and childcare provider in South England, established in 1990. We promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility, educating today's children to influence future generations. We value respect, open communication, and teamwork, fostering a positive and purpose-driven work environment.

As an Employee-Owned Company, our colleagues are co-owners, benefiting from the company's growth through annual profit-sharing bonuses. We are proud to rank 9th in the 2024 Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK, offering career development from Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeships to Nursery Manager or Early Years Teacher.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. All candidates will be required to have an enhanced DBS which is on the update service. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks. This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Children's Barred List.


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