Nursery Manager at Paignton - Midvale Road
Full Time, Temporary
up to £32,000 per annum
17 Jul 2025
Nursery Manager
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager
Job Description:
We are looking for a dedicated Nursery Manager (maternity cover)to join and lead our friendly team in Paignton.We are focused on providing outstanding care to children from 3 months old to 4 years of age. If you are looking to take the next step in your career this role could be for you!
The setting is located on Midvale Road and is situated in a large semi-detached property in the town centre, within walking distance of Paignton train and coach stations, schools, shops and other local amenities. We offer high-quality childcare for children aged three months to five years.
Children are cared for in three well-resourced rooms which cater for the specific needs of each age-group. Based over three floors, the nursery has a very homely feel helping children to settle in quickly. We have also created a sensory room that all of our children love exploring.
Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
* Management of the nursery and the overall care and education for the children in the setting
* Conducting meetings with staff members, and ensuring effective staff deployment
* Ensuring that the safeguarding and welfare of the children is always paramount in the nursery ensuring overall compliance with statutory legislations and frameworks
* Assume responsibility for the daily operation of the nursery with agreed plans and budgets and that the nursery target occupancy levels are met
* Financial management with responsibilities for monitoring and reporting own budget, income expenditure, forecast budget and occupancy
* Supporting the care and education of the children in the nursery within a key person structure, promoting good practice and being a role model for other staff and children
Successful candidates will be qualified to a minimum ofLevel 3 in a full and relevant Early Years qualification.All staff receive a comprehensive induction and continuous professional development. Pay, holiday and benefits are competitive and further rewards await those that wish to develop their professional skills. We aim to help you achieve a good work/life balance and will always support your well-being.
Due to the nature of this job, it will be necessary for a criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Mama Bear's Day Nursery is an equal opportunities employer.
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