*Job Title: *Nursery Manager*Location: *Wisbech - PE13 3UT*Reports to: *Board of Director's', & Area Support Teams.*Salary: *£32,045.00 – £37,570.00 per year (Competitive salary dependent on qualifications and experience)*Hours: *42.5 hours per week*Key Responsibilities:** *Key Worker Duties: *Provide personalised care and education to each child.* *Activity Planning: *Develop and implement a range of age-appropriate activities to engage and stimulate children's development.* *High-Quality Teaching: *Ensure high standards of teaching, effective staff deployment, and supportive learning environments.* *Assessment and Observation: *Collaborate with Area Management to maintain and monitor observation and record-keeping systems, including the Two-Year Progress check.* *Parent Liaison: *Communicate regularly with parents about their child's progress, encourage parental involvement, and organise parent meetings.* *Professional Collaboration: *Work with external bodies like Ofsted, Social Services, and other professional groups, ensuring compliance with all legal and statutory requirements.* *SEN and Child Protection: *Support the SEN and Child Protection teams, manage Individual Care Plans, and participate in relevant meetings. Hold a designated role in child protection.* *Record Maintenance: *Ensure all records comply with the Statutory Framework for Early Years and update necessary reports and registers.* *Team Collaboration: *Develop and oversee long-term, medium-term, and daily curriculum plans, ensuring alignment with the EYFS framework.* *Audit Preparation: *Play a key role in ensuring excellent outcomes in internal and external audits.* *Staff Development: *Train, support, and mentor colleagues to achieve their best.*Quality and Standards:** Maintain confidentiality of all information.* Ensure the nursery environment meets the diverse needs of all children.* Oversee compliance with all quality and legislative standards.* Adhere to all nursery policies and procedures.*Qualifications and Experience:** Proven experience in managing high-occupancy nurseries.* Relevant qualifications (Master's Degree (MA/MEd) in Early Childhood Education/Early Years Education, Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Early Years, Early Years BA Hons Degree, Foundation Degree in Early Years, National BTEC Diploma in Early Years, Diploma in Pre-school Practice, NVQ Level 3, or SVQ).* Commitment to professional development and willingness to learn.* Previous experience working with young children.* Dedication to equal opportunities and inclusive practice.* A friendly, flexible, and approachable manner.*Visit our website and social media pages to find out more: *www.blackberryhousedaynursery.co.ukJob Type: Full-timePay: £32,045.00-£37,570.00 per yearBenefits:* Additional leave* Childcare* Company events* Company pension* Employee discount* Financial planning services* Free parking* Health & wellbeing programme* On-site parking* Store discountWork Location: In person