Job description
An exciting opportunity for an inspirational Nursery Manager to join the team in Brighton and Hove
This is a fantastic role for someone who would like to be very hands on, supporting and developing a passionate team of practitioners.
We work hard to make Hove Village a very special place in which to work and develop as early years professionals, and we are looking for a Manager with exceptionally high standards.
Creativity flows throughout our nurseries, making every day an exciting new adventure. We have a passion for child-led learning and our very friendly, happy team are truly dedicated to having fun.
We have our own amazing creative classes including yoga, music, dance, art, languages, and sports, all with a special Hove Village flair. We provide a warm, stimulating environment for children in which they feel secure, nurtured, and settled.
You too can become part of a passionate, enthusiastic, and imaginative team devoted to giving children the best start in life.
Benefits:
* £1000 welcome bonus (payable upon completion of probation)
* Competitive salary depending on experience
* Great career progression
* Annual holiday allowance increase for each year of service (up to 5 years)
* Paid sick leave
* Free lunch cooked by our amazing on-site chefs
* Working in an amazing setting with amazing staff
* Cycle to work scheme
* Wellbeing programmes including Mental Health First Aid Training, Employee Assistance Programme and Mindfulness courses.
* Outstanding and unique learning and development opportunities
* Company conferences and annual awards
* Working in a modern setting in a busy area
Knowledge and Experience:
* Full and Relevant Level 3 Qualification in Early Years Education
* Paediatric First Aid qualification
* Minimum 2 year's Management experience
* Minimum 3 years' Nursery experience
* Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted statutory guidance.
* Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities.
* Knowledge of and commitment to: child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and SEN/Inclusion
Key Responsibilities and Duties include
* To manage the provision of the nursery ensuring that children, parents, and the staff team work together to provide high quality childcare.
* To assume DSL responsibilities for the Nursery and be accountable for ensuring all safeguarding duties and reporting are delivered in line with both internal polices and legislative requirements to maintain the safety and wellbeing of children in your care.
* To be responsible for the management of day-to-day financial and operational success within the nursery, by meeting financial targets and managing the occupancy ensuring maximum capacity and running all processes efficiently and in line with expected standards.
* To agree and set nursery goals and monitor the achievement of progress against targets.
* To monitor and assess the quality of provision ensuring that policies and procedures, best practice, and standards are maintained.
* To monitor and assess the quality of provision ensuring that policies and procedures, best practice and standards are maintained.
* Approach every aspect of your role with the highest possible level of engagement and accountability and aim to embody the Dukes values in everything that you do. These are;
o We are a team
o We love learning
o We do it well
o We lead with heart
You will be required to complete our application form and follow our safer recruitment procedures, which includes carrying out Enhanced DBS checks.
Little Dukes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Enhanced Disclosure, Barring Service (DBS) check and two professional references.