Nelson Recruitment is currently recruiting a Nursery Manager for our client who is a curiosity approach day nursery.
( You must hold a level3 in Early Years not health and social )
The Nursery offers high quality full day care for children aged 0 to 5 years.
Open 7.00am-6.00pm 51 weeks of the year.
The nursery will be heavily supported by the curiosity approach to learning, with an emphasis on the natural world and what we can learn from the world around us.
The role will be not be room based, and is a diverse role requiring the applicant to be responsible for the overall running of the practice, children and staff.
You must be:
* Confident and a self – starter with the ability to successfully lead a team in achieving the best outcome for children.
* Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Ofsted requirements, having achieved good/outstanding Ofsted results.
* You will have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to lead and inspire your team, providing support and guidance where needed.
* You will have outstanding customer service skills with a focus on setting your nursery apart from other local settings by providing exceptional services in all aspects of the business.
* You will be committed to continuous improvement in all aspects of the nursery and able to implement change when required.
* Experience/ knowledge around the Curiosity approach.
Responsibilities will include:
* Manage the setting daily
* Key Holder
* Manage staff and their development
* Drive the nursery forward
* To ensure that a caring and stimulating environment is provided for the children that takes into account individual developmental needs and enables children to reach their full potential.
* To ensure that the requirements of the Children Act and the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage are met.
* To support the staff tram with their planning and ensuring learning journals are kept up to date. Supporting nursery resources are available to ensure that children's learning needs are met in the appropriate and creative ways, in accordance with the EYFS and our Reggio inspired ethos.
* To effectively work with and supervise Early Years Practitioners/students and volunteers on a day-to-day basis.
* Following the EYFS guidelines, Parents as Partners, establish and maintain positive working relationships with parents/carers in a way that supports children's learning and development and values parental involvement.
* To ensure that the service respects children's life experiences and celebrates diversity in terms of language, culture, ability, race and religion.
* To assist in reviewing and implementing policies and procedures of the nursery to ensure equality of access for children and families.
* Ensure health and safety and well-being of staff, children, parents and visitors at all times.
* Overall duty of care to all children within the nursery, ensuring the safety and well-being of all children at all times. Ensure children's development records and learning journals on Famly are kept up to date and support the staff team in completing and maintaining these records.
* To be flexible within working practices of the Nursery. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the Nursery, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing or equipment etc.
* Work closely with the staff to help them develop reflective practice and reflect on the nursery environment
Essential : * CACHE level 3, NVQ level 3, EYFS or equivalent
* A minimum of 2-3 years post - qualifying experience in a management or deupty management position
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines and under pressure.
* Knowledge and experience of Ofsted standards, child development and EYFS.
* Excellent communication and IT skills.
* Strong people management skills.
* Pediatric first aid
Desirable :
safeguarding lead or SENCO qualifications.
familiar with on line learning journal systems, specifically Family
To apply for the role, please submit your CV