GBR Recruitment Ltd are working exclusively with a fantastic and highly respected boutique nursery, recruiting for an experienced Nursery Manager to manage and lead the delivery of high:quality early years care and early years education (EYFS) for children aged 0 5 years.
The Nursery Manager will mentor, coach, develop and lead a team of 20 employees including a Deputy Manager, Room Leaders, Early Years Practitioners and Nursery Assistants delivering an exceptional experience for all children and their parents / guardians, within a site that caters for 45 children.
The Nursery Manager is responsible for the effective day:to:day leadership and management of the nursery setting, ensuring the highest standards of care, welfare, safety, SEND, safeguarding and education (play:based learning, direct experiences and active learning) are delivered in line with Ofsted, EYFS and regulatory requirements.
Duties:
Lead the daily operations of the nursery delivering exceptional care Implement effective and robust policies, procedures and operating standards. Maintain compliance with EYFS, Ofsted, SEND, safeguarding legislation, plus health and safety standards. Manage H and S risk assessments, fire alarm checks and fire drills Update accident, incident and medication records, plus site security Ensure appropriate staffing levels and ratios at all times, managing rotas Prepare the site for inspections and audits (Ofsted etc.) Ensure audits and actions plans are achieved following inspections. Abide to the EYFS curriculum framework and implement the standards to ensure high:quality teaching and learning across the nursery. Develop the quality improvement plan and lead on Ofsted inspections to ensure a positive outcome in line with the latest Ofsted framework. Observe and assess the children to ensure they are making good progress Proactive SEN co:ordination and SEN children support and development Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the nursery Build strong, positive, professional relationships with parents and carers. Effectively manage all admissions, occupancy and waiting lists Ensure GDPR and data protection standards are adhered to. Support budget control / P and L at site level, inc. staffing costs and resources
Attributes:
Level 3 or level 5 qualification in Early Years (Level 5 preferred). Proven experience in a Nursery leadership or management role. Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted frameworks. Experience leading an Ofsted inspection desirable Training in safeguarding leadership (DSL) desirable
This role is commutable from parts of Lincolnshire, parts of Northamptonshire and parts of Cambridgeshire.
This role could suit an early years professional working as a Deputy Nursery Manager, Early Years Manager, Setting Manager, Head of Centre/Early Learning and Childcare Centre, Pre:school Leader, Pre:school Manager or similar job titles with similar responsibilities and duties.
If you want to be part of a fantastic boutique nursery and to work in fantastic surroundings with fantastic people then apply today
Immediate start available.