Nursery Manager

4 days ago

Manor Park E HA, United Kingdom Smartstarts Day Nursery Full time

About Us

SmartStarts is a family owned nursery, rated Ofsted Good in our inspection last year. We have been open for 19 years and are now looking for an experienced Nursery Manager with a proven track record to enable the current owner/manager to retire from managing the nursery. We have a Deputy Manager and an Office Admin in place.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team full-time. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and strong abilities in business management and be financially literate.

The role requires someone whom has either significant experience as a Nursery Manager in charge of a setting or a current deputy looking for a new opportunity in a higher role .

This role is working on a full time basis, and the contracted hours time would be 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday).

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily operations of the nursery, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Lead and support a team of childcare professionals, providing guidance and training as needed.
  • Preparing the nursery for Ofsted inspections and following inspector recommendations
  • Handle administrative tasks including budgeting, enrolment, staffing, and reporting to relevant authorities.
  • Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding their child, and with staff to support a positive and productive working environment.

Qualifications

  • Relevant qualifications in Early Childhood Education or a minimum of Level 4 Childcare equivalent are required.
  • Minimum GSCE Level 4 (or equivalent) in Maths and English required
  • Minimum of 5 years experience working with children in a nursery or childcare setting is highly necessary, with experience in a supervisory role
  • Understanding of child safety practices including paediatric first aid, safeguarding children and food hygiene. Current and valid qualifications preferred.
  • Business management skills, including employee recruitment, effective budgeting, organising staff training and running meetings
  • Computer literacy, including confidence using Microsoft Office and record-keeping software
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills in English, both verbal and written, for building relationships with staff, parents and Caregivers

If you are an organised and driven individual who is committed to making a difference in the lives of young children and possess the necessary skills to thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply. Join us in creating an enriching environment where every child can flourish.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Employee discount

Experience:

  • Childcare: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Paediatric First Aid Certification (preferred)
  • Level 2 Safeguarding (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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