Overview
Join Our Team as a Nursery Manager! Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact on children's lives? At Houlton, we're seeking a passionate Nursery Manager to lead our large, vibrant team and deliver exceptional care and education. This is your opportunity to lead with pride, foster a nurturing environment, and create brighter futures for children, families, and your team.
To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or higher) and possess strong management and leadership skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
* £500 WELCOME BONUS!
* Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
* Holiday and Celebrations: 33 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus a Christmas closure week and your birthday off!
* Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses
* Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts and wellbeing tools.
* Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.
* Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.
Pay: Up to £40,000 per annum, based on experience (40hrs per week)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week.
Location: The Old Station Nursery Houlton, Dollman Farm, Houlton, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 1AL
What Being a Nursery Manager Involves
* Lead, manage, and inspire your nursery team to deliver high-quality care and education with pride and energy.
* Create a nurturing and stimulating environment that supports children's all-round development and meets individual needs.
* Build positive relationships with families, colleagues, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for children.
* Oversee nursery operations, including staff schedules, budgets, health and safety, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
* Act as a mentor, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and supporting the professional development of your team.
* Promote the ethos and values of The Old Station Nursery, ensuring they are deeply embedded in daily practice.
* Take responsibility for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety across the nursery.
* Confidently lead inspections and maintain accurate records to ensure compliance with the EYFS framework and Ofsted standards.
What You’ll Bring To The Role
* Proven experience in managing and inspiring teams within a childcare setting.
* Comprehensive knowledge of the EYFS framework and best practices in early years education.
* Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor, motivate, and drive a team towards excellence.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills to build positive partnerships with families and staff.
* A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for creating brighter futures for children.
About Our Nursery
The Old Station Nursery Houlton is a carefully planned, purpose-built nursery offering a stimulating and engaging learning environment. The nursery opened at the end of 2021. It is light and airy, with an allotment space for children to learn about sustainable planting and growing. The nursery is near Houlton Play Park and the Co-op, with easy access to Crick Road and a nearby car park.
The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of right to work in the UK and essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through onboarding. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.
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