Nursery Manager - St Paul's Catholic Primary School Nursery
Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom
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Job Description
Nursery Manager
Location - St Paul's Catholic Primary School Nursery
Salary: BAND 8
Hours: Term Time only - 37 Hours per week - 40 weeks per year
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Nursery Manager to oversee the daily operations of our Nursery. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children, whilst leading a team of childcare professionals. This role requires strong management skills, a passion for early childhood development, and excellent communication abilities to liaise effectively with parents, staff, and external agencies.
Duties
* Manage the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations.
* Lead, motivate, and supervise nursery staff to deliver high-quality learning interactions and continuous provision.
* Develop and implement educational plans that promote children's development in line with early childhood education standards.
* Foster positive relationships with children and their families, providing support and guidance as needed.
* Organise staff rotas, recruitment, staff CPD and training, and performance management.
* Maintain accurate records of children's progress, attendance, and any incidents or concerns.
* Ensure the nursery environment is clean, safe, and engaging for children at all times.
* Liaise with external agencies such as local authorities or health professionals to support children's wellbeing.
* Working in close collaboration with St Paul's School, SLT and EYFS lead.
* Administrative duties including rotas, transfer records, nursery funding, grants etc alongside using IT platforms such as Tucasi and Tapestry.
Skills
* Proven, extensive management experience within a nursery or childcare setting.
* Strong leadership qualities with the ability to motivate a team.
* Experience and knowledge of early identification of SEND.
* Extensive knowledge of early childhood education principles and childcare regulations.
* Experience working directly with children and understanding their developmental needs.
* Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
* Ability to organise schedules effectively whilst maintaining flexibility to meet changing priorities.
* Compassionate approach with a genuine passion for working with children and families.
* Organised with attention to detail to ensure compliance and high standards of care.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for a committed professional to lead a nursery environment dedicated to nurturing young minds while fostering professional growth within a supportive team.
applications will be considered on receipt
Please note we are unable to accept CVs for this role
* Locations Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom
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