Nursery Manager

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Nursery Manager to lead our family nursery in the lovely village of Hartlebury. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of early years education, and a commitment to creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive.

As the Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the nursery, ensuring high standards of care, education, and safety are consistently met. You will lead a dedicated team, build positive relationships with parents, and play a key role in shaping the future of the children in our care.

About our Nursery:

Little Moors Farm Nursery School was set up by two sisters, who are both qualified teachers in February 2020. The nursery has grown from strength to strength with us all working as a rapidly expanding team. The nursery is a lovely environment to work in. We opened our second beautiful building in our stable block in January 23. We are currently seeking planning permission to build two more classrooms, a staff room and a utility / laundry room.

Little Moors Farm nursery is surrounded by 32 acres of family farm allowing us to take all our children on daily nature walks or to forest school. We visit our own veggie garden, collect, and pick fruit from our trees, we have a 'secret garden' and a forest school with a mud kitchen. Children love visiting the sheep and horses , watching the tractors plough and harvest.

Our passionate and experienced team is committed to supporting each child's individual development, ensuring they are nurtured and guided toward their full potential. At Little Moors Farm Nursery, we prioritize building strong relationships with families and the local community, creating a positive and inclusive environment for everyone involved.

Little Moors is fortunate to have supportive parents. We are a happy, motivated team, proud of the high-quality care and education we offer our children. We provide regular training to continue all staff's professional development. We have an emphasis on outside learning and providing both a nurturing homely environment that will support an outstanding education.

We create a home from home learning environment, where our children feel happy, secure and special as a part of our family.

Our motto is "Everything is interesting ". We nurture our children to be excited about the world, inquisitive, to love learning. We endeavour to nurture our children to be brave and 'have a go'. We want our children to believe in themselves and their abilities to learn & master new skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and inspire a team of early years professionals to deliver exceptional care and education.
• Oversee the smooth running of the nursery, managing daily operations, staffing, and resources.
• Ensure the nursery is compliant with all regulatory requirements and Ofsted standards.
• Create a positive, engaging, and safe environment for children to learn and grow.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with parents and families, keeping them informed and engaged in their child's progress.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging professional development within your team.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education (or equivalent) is essential.
• Previous experience in a managerial or leadership role within a nursery or early years setting.
• Strong knowledge of early years frameworks, Ofsted requirements, and safeguarding procedures.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build lasting relationships with staff, children, and parents.
• Passionate about early childhood education and committed to creating a nurturing, inclusive environment.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £32,000.00-£36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Nursery: 5 years (required)
• Childcare: 3 years (required)
• Management: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person