We are seeking a Nursery School Manager who can work for the full 45 week academic year, and for full time hours each week (there is potentially flexibility regarding the number of weeks / hours for the suitable candidate). Burgh Wood Montessori Nursery School is situated in Banstead, Surrey, and the setting is open for 45 weeks per year (39 weeks corresponding to the Surrey County Council term dates and 6 weeks during certain holiday periods.
As a Nursery School Manager your responsibilities will include:
* Ensuring the physical health and well-being of children within the Nursery
* Taking full responsibility for safeguarding and child protection within the setting
* Taking full responsibility for ensuring delivery of the EYFS curriculum
* Ensuring extra-curricular activities meet the requirements of the EYFS
* Take responsibility for planning to ensure each child is working towards early learning goals
* Ensuring systems are in place for accurate reporting and monitoring
* To organise and participate in the key person system
* Working closely with the setting SENCo in all aspects of SEN
* Ensuring there is appropriate and timely liaison with external specialists/professionals
* To develop partnerships with parents to increase involvement in their childs development.
* Taking full responsibility for staffing (including induction, training and development)
* Ensuring the setting adheres to staff ratios and staff deployment
* Ensuring the safer recruitment process is adhered to for new hires
* Completing the weekly rotas and registers for staff and children attendance
* Providing the required policies and procedures and the necessary support
* To conduct staff appraisals/supervisions as appropriate and to identify staff training needs
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
* Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years Qualification or above
* Paediatric First Aid Certificate.
* Experience within an Early Years leadership role (ideally as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager)
* Experience of participating with a regulatory inspection, leading to a Good or Outstanding outcome
* Experience of effective team leadership and for developing high performance teams to deliver high quality education.
* Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
* Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers
We are an inclusive, equal opportunities employer. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. We offer a competitive salary, dependant on qualifications and/or experience.
We also offer:
* Birthday Bonus
* Payment of full statutory holiday entitlement and/or annual leave allowance.
* Pension
* Professional development programme
* Uniform
The role will commence from the beginning of September 2025. Due to our specialised sector, all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS. We look forward to receiving your application!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £36,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Childcare
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Application deadline: 31/07/2025