Job Description
Nursery Manager
Location: Langley, Berkshire
Salary: £40,552 - £45,750 per annum
Are you passionate about early childhood education and excited by the opportunity to shape and lead a new nursery provision? We are thrilled to present an incredible opportunity for an experienced and innovative Nursery Manager to join our team and help build a brand-new provision for children aged 9 months to 4 years at our school-based nursery.
The Role
* Develop our new nursery - build and shape the provision working towards an opening date in the Autumn term.
* Build and nurture a strong team - actively recruit, develop, and empower staff to reach their full potential.
* Establish a high-quality provision - provide a safe, stimulating and caring child-centred environment that caters for children’s educational and developmental needs.
* Nursery management - manage the smooth running of the nursery, ensuring all legislation and standards are met.
Skills and Qualifications
* Level 3 Early Years qualification
* GCSE English and Maths (grade 4/C or above)
* Previous nursery management experience
* Demonstrable experience of leading a team effectively
* Excellent knowledge of Development Matters and the EYFS and Ofsted standards
* Knowledge of how to effectively plan and assess in the Early Years
* Knowledge of budget management
* Strong leadership skills, demonstrating the ability to lead and motivate a team
* Proven skills in the organisation and management of financial, physical and human resources
* Excellent interpersonal skills, articulate with the ability to interact at the highest level with staff, children, current and prospective parents as well as other stakeholders
* Ability to work calmly under pressure and to adapt quickly to changing circumstances/situations
* Ability to effectively operate a full range of ICT equipment and other resources
* Can plan, organise and delegate effectively
* Desire to enhance and develop skills and knowledge through CPD
* Commitment to the school’s ethos, aims and community
Benefits
The wellbeing of all our colleagues really matters to us. Here are some of our wide-ranging benefits:
* 39 days leave per annum- inclusive of 2 weeks over the Christmas and New Year period.
* Generous pension - enrolment to the LGPS with average employers’ pension contribution of over 22%
* Funding for personal development - to support our learning culture and further your qualifications.
* Ways to save -including staff discounts and contribution towards private healthcare.
* Healthy body and mind - free gym, free tea, coffee, fruit, cycle to work tax free scheme, free annual flu jab, Employee Assistance Programme with professional counselling, and wellbeing resources.
* Relaxing spaces- a café style staff room.
* Free on-site parking -our spacious site means you can always park
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Arbib Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.