Nursery Manager

Title: Nursery Manager Reports to: Joint Head of Nursery Operations Location : Nursery based Role purpose The Nursery Manager is responsible for managing and leading their setting to ensure that high quality childcare is provided to all.Considering making an application for this job Check all the details in this job description, and then click on Apply.The below responsibilities summarise the key areas of responsibility.This role profile is not exhaustive and the Nursery Manager is expected to fulfil any duty as required for the effective running of the setting and the Company.The role holder will be required to travel to other Toad Hall settings or locations as required by the company, and will be expected to provide support at other sites.Key Accountabilities Early Years Act as a role model for the Early Years, ensuring that the EYFS is implemented and followed in every aspect of nursery life to an exemplary standard.Ensure compliance with registration and legislative requirements, including any requirements outlined by Ofsted.Proactively engage with the children in the setting, taking an active role in their care, learning and development while at the nursery and supporting staff in all aspects of their role.Maintain excellent communication with parents about their childs everyday activities and their learning and development whilst also ensuring that parents know about the nursery life and are involved in activities on a regular basis.Ensure that all nursery initiatives are fully embedded into the nursery.Adhere to safeguarding requirements and take on the role of safeguarding lead for the setting.People Overall responsibility for the proactive recruitment and retention of staff in their setting.Observing best practice and legislative requirements in all areas of employment and equality legislation.Ensure staff inductions are carried out thoroughly and effectively, with regular review meetings.Manage employment relations issues such as probation reviews, flexible working, grievances, attendance management and disciplinary issues.Adhere to the Companys performance management cycle, ensuring that supervisions and appraisals are used effectively.Proactively train and develop the staff team in line with their individual needs and the needs of the nursery, delegating effectively to achieve staff development.Maintain accurate and compliant personnel files.Manage requests for time off in line with nursery requirements.Motivate and lead the staff team to achieve high employee engagement levels and stable retention rates, exploring the reasons for any leavers and addressing any underlying causes.Ensure that the monthly payroll is processed accurately and efficiently.Version 1.0 5 February 2019 Complete staff administration as required.Coach and mentor the staff team through a variety of means, including staff meetings, training days and one to one meetings.Finance Overall responsibility for the nurserys budget, occupancy, expenditure and bad debt.Ensure that invoicing is carried out accurately and efficiently each month and that any queries are resolved in line with customer service expectations.Manage overdue invoices and bad debt in line with Company policies and procedures.Health and Safety Adhere to legislative and Company requirements in relation to health and safety, proactively managing risk in the nursery and role model safe working practices at all times.Ensure staff receive regular training and information with regard to all aspects of Health and safety.Ensure the accurate reporting and recording of near misses, accidents and incidents.Marketing Achieve occupancy targets and wider partnership objectives through the effective implementation of marketing strategies for the nursery.Carry out appropriate research in order to develop a targeted marketing strategy, which also utilises social media effectively.Implement a robust marketing strategy aimed at maintaining a high occupancy at all times.Ensure that all enquiries are followed-up appropriately and that show rounds take place in line with Company expectations and that prospective parents receive follow-up communication after a visit.Building/Utilities Maintenance Overall responsibility for the safe and appropriate management of the building and utilities, including arranging repairs and maintenance works.Liaising with contractors and proactively identifying any site needs.Version 1.0 5 February 2019 Person Specification Essential Desirable Full and relevant Early Years qualification Full understanding and working knowledge of the Ofsted inspection framework Experience and knowledge of managing budgets, invoicing and payroll Proven leadership experience and management of employee relations issues Experience in developing and implementing a marketing strategy Comprehensive understanding of health and safety requirements Working knowledge of equal opportunities legislation Good understanding of IT through email and Microsoft Office products Paediatric first aid First Aid at Work Satisfactory DBS check A higher Early Years qualification, or willing to study Management/leadership qualification, or willing to studyd02fcfcb-6df4-40ee-95cf-3eb059ce3173