Nursery Manager

2 days ago

Strood ME, United Kingdom The Thinking Schools Academy Trust Full time
About The Role

Come and join our Brand New Nursery

We are seeking to appoint an experienced EYFS Leader to manage our Brand New Little Thinkers Nursery setting at All Faiths Children's Academy.

As the Nursery Manager you will play a crucial role in promoting high standards within our nursery and supporting staff in their daily duties, providing guidance and mentorship to foster professional growth.

We are looking for an experienced and innovative practitioner to lead our nursery for children from 0-3. We are a forward looking nursery organisation who work alongside The Thinking School Academy to Transforming Life Chances for our children. As Nursery Manager you will have a strong understanding of child development for these ages and will lead with passion and dedication to ensure all our children grow educationally and thrive socially and emotionally. The successful candidate will be an experienced leader who will work alongside staff to ensure we give the highest level of care and support to our children.

What you will need to succeed:

  • A minimum of at least 2 years' experience working in a nursery/preschool, ideally as a room leader or manager.
  • Excellent knowledge of the Early Years curriculum and proven track record of planning, tracking and monitoring children's learning and developmental milestones.
  • Experience of line management, rotas and managing budgets effectively.
  • Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Child Care and Education or equivalent.
  • Paediatric First Aid.
  • English & Maths GCSE Grade 4/C or above/or equivalent.
  • Nurturing nature with a passion to make a difference in young children's' care and education.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills to be able to relate to a wide range of people including children, staff, parents and external professionals.

We would love to hear from you if you are enthusiastic about working with children, have excellent communication skills, and are committed to providing high-quality care.

About Us

Little Thinkers is a registered charity and small family of nurseries providing childcare and early years provision to families in Strood, Portsmouth, Paignton, and Furzeham. We pride ourselves on providing a safe, nurturing environment filled with learning opportunities.

As part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, we are proud to be a 'thinking nursery'; a place where big ideas and curiosity are encouraged. Our approach delivers wonderous experiences that help children become confident, curious, and resilient individuals. Our core values, Imagination, Energy, Resilience, Questioning, Language, and Cooperation, shape everything we do.

We're excited to be opening Little Thinkers at All Faiths in Strood, offering early years provision for children aged 0–3 years. Located within All Faiths Children's Academy, another Thinking Schools Academy Trust school, this new nursery is perfectly positioned to support the Trust's unique 'all-through education' pathway, giving families access to high-quality education from birth through to 18 years.

What you need to do now:

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Please contact Lenna Wells ) to arrange a visit.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email

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