Purpose of Job
The Nursery Manager will be expected to provide high quality, flexible childcare for families from the local communities.
The Nursery Manager will oversee the operation of the Day Nursery to the highest standards, ensuring that the best possible environment and care are provided for young children.
Main Responsibilities
* To be responsible for and to oversee the day to day management, staffing, organisation and smooth running of the Nursery.
* To develop the ethos for under fives and to create a welcoming and family friendly environment.
* To be a member of the management team and to contribute to the strategic planning, monitoring, evaluation and development of the Nursery.
* To be responsible at all times for high standards of care and education of children between 0 to five years in accordance with statutory requirements.
* To ensure the EYFS is promoted and delivered within the setting and the principles adhered to.
* To ensure effective communication between the Day Care staff and with all partner organisations.
* To alert proprietor to order and maintain equipment and resources in the Nursery.
* To be accountable and responsible for day to day financial systems directly relating to the Day Nursery provision.
* To be responsible for admissions in line with the admissions policy agreed by the management team.
* To keep a register and up to date records of all children using the Day Care provision and to give regular feedback to parents about their child’s development and progress.
* To be responsible for organising training and monitoring new staff in the Day Care provision