Overview
As a Nursery Manager, you'll help create a safe, educational, and fun environment for the children in our care. You'll supervise children, ensure their safety, and organize activities such as games, crafts, and educational tasks. While some days might be challenging, you'll also laugh, have fun, and make lasting memories with our children during one of the most important development stages of their lives!
About the Nursery Tops Babbacombe Nursery is a 50 place Day Nursery & Pre-School situated in Babbacombe Road, Torquay. The nursery runs a number of extra-curricular activities including Hi 5s before school and after school club for school children up to the age of 8, Boogie Mites, and much more!
Responsibilities
* Demonstrate a solid background in effectively managing nursery settings.
* Communicate excellently to engage with children, staff members, and parents.
* Use creative skills and imagination to provide educational activities that ensure children are happy and learning in a rewarding environment.
* Maintain a positive outlook to keep children happy and build an environment where they feel secure and rewarded.
* Conduct interviews for potential applicants put forward by the recruitment department.
* Develop and maintain the nursery budget.
* Arrange marketing materials.
* Monitor the condition of the facility and equipment, organizing maintenance, repairs, and new items as required.
* Update parents and carers about their child's progress and behaviour.
* Answer enquiries about enrolment, payments, and practices.
* Develop and implement an age-appropriate program of annual events and activities.
* Prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspections and follow inspector recommendations.
Qualifications
* Early Years Leadership experience or seeking a fresh new challenge.
* A minimum of a Level 3 Early Years Qualification is required.
* Solid knowledge of the EYFS.
* A strong understanding of safeguarding procedures.
Why Tops Day Nurseries?
We are a leading early education and childcare provider in South England, established in 1990. We promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility by educating today's children to influence future generations. We value respect, open communication, and teamwork, fostering a positive, purpose-driven work environment. As an Employee-Owned Company, our colleagues are co-owners, benefiting from the company's growth through annual profit-sharing bonuses. We rank in the top 10 apprenticeship employers and offer career development from Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeships to Nursery Manager or Early Years Teacher.
Benefits
* Salary: up to £35,000 per annum + uncapped bonus earning opportunity.
* Contracted Hours: 40 hours per week / Full-time.
* Welcome Bonus: £3,000.
* Relocation Package: up to £3,000.
* Annual Bonus Scheme: Profit shares through employee ownership.
* Childcare Discount: Up to 60% off childcare within Tops Day Nurseries.
* Flexible Working Options: Compressed hours or 9 days over a two-week period for additional days off.
* Holiday Allowance: 32 days of holiday including bank holidays.
* Wellbeing: Wellbeing initiatives and a well-supported working environment.
* Free meals: Free breakfast for colleagues.
* Employee Recognition: Access to discounts and rewards platforms (e.g., Each Person).
* Health and Wellbeing Support: NHS Prescription Charges, Optical Care, and Dental Treatment.
* Career Development: Opportunities for career growth within Tops Day Nurseries.
* Travel and Parking: Season ticket loan up to £500.
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