BarBar Nursery Stroud- Where our "Children are precious and we think so too"
Nursery Manager required to work at our busy and growing nursery site in Stratford Park, Stroud
Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Nursery Manager to oversee the daily operations of our nursery. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a solid background in early childhood education. This role involves managing staff, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, and fostering a nurturing environment that promotes learning and development.
Duties:
* Lead and manage the nursery team, providing guidance and support to staff members.
* Develop and implement educational programmes that cater to the developmental needs of children.
* Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and maintain high standards of care and education.
* Communicate effectively with parents, providing updates on their child's progress and addressing any concerns.
* Organise daily activities that promote physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.
* Monitor the safety and wellbeing of children at all times, implementing necessary health and safety protocols.
* Maintain accurate records of children's progress, attendance, and incidents as required.
* Drive initiatives to enhance the nursery's reputation within the community.
We are looking for someone with the following skills and attributes:
* Level 3 in Childcare/Early Years or higher
* Management/Leadership experience
* The capability to use initiative and inspire others
* Ability to support members of your team and to train new staff and apprentices
* Ability to create an effective and safe learning environment
* Knowledge and experience of Ofsted inspections
* Thorough knowledge and understanding for the EYFS and CoEL
* Thorough knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding
* Thorough knowledge and understanding of SEND
* Thorough understanding of planning and child's development
* At least 5 years' experience in an early years setting
Desirable attributes for this role:
* A willingness to learn and undertake training necessary to support the role and the staff teams
* SENCo trained
* DSL trained
* First Aid trained
* Food Hygiene trained
Type of Vacancy:
Full-Time hours (Monday-Friday) all year around
Hours of Work: 8am to 6pm four or five days per week
About the nursery:
BarBar is an established small nursery group with three settings in Gloucestershire and have been helping families with their childcare needs for 20 years. This Stroud nursery, based in the heart of the area, has been open for around 16 years, is a 60 place nursery setting with places for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. The strong and well established team work well together to strive to provide quality care for all its children and families. At BarBar we promote a relaxed and happy atmosphere to enable the children to feel safe, settled and secure, whilst providing a stimulating learning environment and preparing children for the next stages of their lives.
Benefits include:
Competitive Rates of Pay
28 days Annual Leave- including Bank Holidays
Your birthday off…on us
Company Pension
Free access to employee assistance programme 24/7
Discounted Childcare Fees
Enhanced Pay and additional holidays for length of service
Continual Professional Development
Staff Events and Team Building
If you are interested in joining our team, please email with your CV and a covering letter. Successful applicants will be invited for an interview and assessment day.
BarBar Nursery Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As part of this commitment, we follow safer recruitment procedures which will include various checks including identity, enhanced DBS, two satisfactory references to include the current/most recent employer and a probation period. You must have a legal right to work in the UK for this role. All positions that involve working with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You are therefore required to declare any convictions that you may have, including those that would otherwise be regarded as 'spent' under this Act. More information about us can be found at
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Childcare
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Education:
* A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Nursery: 2 years (required)
* Management: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person