*RME Consultants are recruiting for an experienced Nursery Manager to join a Nursery setting in Shipston-On-Stour.**£1,000 Welcome Bonus!**Role: Nursery Manager**Contract: Full Time, Permanent**Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.**Salary: Up to £44,000 per annum**Location: Shipston-On-Stour**Duties of a Nursery Manager:** *Staff Management*: Overseeing all staff members including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.* *Curriculum Development*: Developing age-appropriate curriculum and educational programs for children in the nursery.* *Safety and Compliance*: Ensuring that the nursery complies with all relevant health and safety regulations and maintaining a safe environment for children.* *Parent Communication*: Communicating effectively with parents regarding their child's progress, concerns, and any relevant updates.* *Budgeting and Financial Management*: Managing the nursery's budget, including expenses for supplies, staff salaries, and facility maintenance.* *Resource Management*: Ordering and maintaining supplies, equipment, and materials necessary for the nursery's operation.* *Childcare Administration*: Handling administrative tasks such as enrolment, billing, record-keeping, and maintaining accurate attendance records.* *Staff Development*: Providing ongoing training and professional development opportunities for nursery staff to enhance their skills and knowledge.* *Conflict Resolution*: Resolving conflicts or issues that arise among staff members, parents, or children in a fair and constructive manner.* *Marketing and Outreach*: Promoting the nursery through marketing efforts and participating in outreach activities to attract new families and maintain enrolment levels.* *Quality Assurance*: Monitoring the quality of care provided to children and implementing improvements as needed to meet or exceed standards of excellence.* *Emergency Preparedness*: Developing and implementing emergency procedures and protocols to ensure the safety and well-being of children and staff in the event of an emergency or crisis.*Requirements of a Nursery Manager:** *Qualification*: A Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Level 3 Early Years Qualification.* *Experience*: A minimum of two years experience of working as a Nursery Manager.* *Leadership Skills*: Effective leadership skills are essential for managing and motivating a team of childcare professionals. The ability to delegate tasks, provide guidance and support, and foster a positive work environment is critical.* *Communication Skills*: Excellent communication skills are necessary for interacting with staff, parents, children, and external stakeholders. This includes the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal forms.* *Organisational Skills*: Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously. Strong organisational skills are necessary for maintaining records, scheduling staff, and overseeing daily operations.* *Problem-Solving Abilities*: The ability to identify and resolve issues or challenges that arise in the nursery environment is essential.* *Passion for Early Childhood Education*: A genuine passion for working with young children and a commitment to their development and well-being is fundamental for success in this role.* *Flexibility and Adaptability*: The nursery environment can be dynamic and unpredictable, therefore you must be flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances.* *Interpersonal Skills*: Building positive relationships with staff, parents, and children is crucial. To be approachable, empathetic, and able to connect with others on a personal level.*Please contact Sian Low on 07772517531 for more information on this role.**Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position.**If you do not hear back from us within 5 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application.**Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and abilities to perform the duties of the job.**RME Consultants provides temporary and permanent staffing services to early years providers and is wholly committed to safeguarding children and young people. This role requires us to conduct robust and in-depth suitability checks including identity checks, an Enhanced DBS (With Baring) check, employment history, reference checks and qualification checks.*Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: Up to £44,000.00 per yearBenefits:* Company events* Company pension* Employee discountWork Location: In person