About the role:
As Nursery Support Manager you will work and report directly to the Head of Operations and in conjunction with the broader childcare team. This vital role will involve travelling nationally, so you must enjoy the flexibility and be willing to work at different locations, providing short-term management coverage and support to our national network of nurseries.
You will play a pivotal role for ensuring that all performance standards are met consistently whilst working with the nursery teams and having impact on performance improvement, productivity, efficiency, controls, and profitability.
As an influential leader, you will work in unity with Regional Managers to move quickly to solve business problems at nurseries requiring intervention. Establishing positive working relationships, role modelling best practice and providing direction, guidance, leadership, and expertise to Nursery management teams.
Who are we looking for?
•Minimum level 3 qualification in Early Years, preferably level 4 or above.
•You will be an experienced leader and have a proven track record of successfully leading a team
•Experience in the early years sector of a minimum of 2-years
•A self-starter with a high energy approach and a desire to work in a fast-paced, change environment, you will be hands on and a natural problem-solver
•Proven ability for delivering an operational strategy
•Proven ability, to budget, manage expenditure within budgetary limits
•Good IT skills – Word, Excel and Power point. Experience of using technology and data to support performance improvement
•Be able to travel nationally
•Current driver’s license
What can we offer you?
The first five years of a child’s life lay down the precious foundations of skills, knowledge and confidence. The children of tomorrow need you today.
Up to 60% off your own nursery fees
20% off food shopping Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave
Holidays for less with up to £500 off
Ethical mobile and broadband deals
20% off online healthcare
30 days annual leave that grows with your career
Cleaner, greener travel
Volunteer for paid time-off
Performance bonuses
Unrivalled training and development
Inspiring conferences
Exclusive invites to our Awards Ceremonies