We are looking for an L3 Qualified Childcare Nursery Manager to join our vibrant and friendly Day Nursery.
About Us
We are based in a busy but warm, caring, and supportive setting. We offer a safe, stimulating, age-appropriate, and spacious environment for children to feel engaged and supported. Our excellent indoor and outdoor facilities provide a space where children can learn and thrive.
Our Ideal Candidate Will:
1. Hold a relevant Level 3 childcare qualification.
2. Have at least 3 years of childcare experience.
3. Have 3 years of experience working in a nursery setting.
4. Have 2 years of managerial experience within a nursery setting.
5. Be enthusiastic, fun, creative, and a good role model.
6. Possess a passion, motivation, and drive for working with and educating children.
7. Have a good understanding of the EYFS and Safeguarding policies/procedures.
8. Be committed to self-development and motivated to keep knowledge and skills updated.
9. Believe in promoting and building strong parent partnerships to provide cohesive learning for children.
The Role
As a Nursery Manager, you will ensure:
1. The highest standards of care, safeguarding practices, and adherence to nursery policies/procedures.
2. Promotion and implementation of EYFS/SEND standards.
3. Health, safety, security, and wellbeing of children, staff, and visitors.
4. Participation in the key persons system, including monitoring, assessment, and recording of children's development and progress.
5. Meeting children’s emotional and social needs through positive behaviour management techniques.
6. A smooth settling-in and transition process for children.
7. Promotion of good personal and food hygiene, encouraging independence.
8. Professionalism, teamwork, high-quality practice, flexibility, and promoting equality and diversity.
9. Planning activities tailored to children’s abilities, interests, and backgrounds to support development through learning and play.
10. Attendance at meetings, training, appraisals, and supervision sessions.
11. Effective communication and escalation of practice or family concerns.
12. Partnerships with management, colleagues, and other professionals, including family support workers, speech therapists, and SENCOs.
What We Can Offer
* A friendly, supportive team and nursery manager.
* Continued CPD development.
* Training and celebration events.
* A competitive salary.
* Shut down over Christmas.
* And much more.
*We are an equal opportunities employer promoting value and respect whilst embracing diversity. Due to the nature of the role, the successful applicant must undertake and provide a clear enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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