Nursery Manager

Job description Nursery Manager (PE3) - Monday to Friday - £31,000 - £40,000 Are you passionate about early childhood education and eager to make a meaningful impact on young minds? Look no further Our nursery, nestled in the quieter areas of Peterborough, is seeking a dedicated Nursery Manager to lead their dynamic team. The nursery is conveniently attached to a renowned primary school, fostering a seamless transition for children as they progress through their educational journey. This unique setup encourages collaboration and creates a cohesive learning environment for both students and educators. This nursery understands the importance of outdoor play and exploration. With not one, but two outside learning environments, children have ample opportunities to engage with nature, foster creativity, and develop essential motor skills in an open and safe space. We are committed to the continuous growth and development of our educators. Through our comprehensive professional development programs, you'll have access to training sessions, workshops, and resources designed to enhance your skills, expand your knowledge, and support your career progression. What we can offer you (benefits): Competitive salary ranging from £31,000 - £40,000 Discount on childcare Team nights out Company Pension Uniform Provided Employer recognition scheme Staff awards Long service recognition Professional development support Onsite Free Parking What we need from you: •Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification •Experience within an Early Years leadership role (ideally as a Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager or similar) •Experience of participating with a regulatory inspection •Experience of developing high performance teams, with effective regulatory compliance, quality improvement, delivery of high quality pedagogy, innovation and service excellence •Confident decision maker, with ability to support change and the understanding of the complex relationship between business/commerce and service excellence within a regulated setting •Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children •Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with colleagues, parents and external partners Your duties will include: •Lead our nursery teams to deliver outstanding care to all the children in your setting •Through your inspirational leadership drive employee engagement, retention, and performance in the nursery •Work in partnership with Recruitment and HR to ensure your nursery is fully recruited , encouraging a diverse workforce •Role model and mentor your nursery team to ensure the highest quality early childhood practice and experience for all children, including children with special education needs and/or disabilities •Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead at the nursery, holding overall responsibility for the day to day running of the nursery and management of safeguarding and child protection policies - monitoring and improving practice and behaviours that underpin our high performance safety culture •Work in partnership with HR to identify succession plans for the nursery team and nurture, create and continuously develop a pipeline of high performing practitioners and Room Leaders, building the strongest talent pool in the sector •Work with the Regional Director, Finance and Marketing teams to identify and implement commercial plans and strategies to deliver FTE growth within the nursery •Commercial delivery of the nursery performance, optimising revenue generation and cost efficiency in line with staff ratio requirements, to deliver and exceed the annual budgeted EBITDA •Engage with the Local Authority to understand the local offer, to support practice in all areas of the nursery