At Little Skippers Nursery, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing, stimulating, and welcoming environment for all children. Our mission is to provide the very best start in life by supporting children's development through play, exploration, and high-quality early education.
Role Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Nursery Manager to lead our dedicated team. The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care, safety, and education.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, inspire, and motivate staff to deliver outstanding childcare and education.
* Ensure that all children are provided with an enabling environment where they can learn, thrive, and reach their potential.
* Oversee and implement the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
* Support and monitor staff wellbeing, providing effective supervision, guidance, and ongoing training.
* Be hands-on in practice, working alongside staff to model best practice and foster teamwork.
* Maintain accurate records, ensuring compliance with Ofsted, safeguarding, and health & safety requirements.
* Promote positive relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies.
* Ensure excellent timekeeping, organisation, and management of staff rotas and resources.
* Drive continuous improvement within the nursery by evaluating practices and implementing new ideas.
Requirements
* Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years (Level 5 or above preferred).
* Previous experience in a senior role within an early years setting.
* Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
* A genuine passion for early childhood education and development.
* Knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted standards, and EYFS framework.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £35,000.00-£37,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Childcare
* Company pension
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person