Brand new nursery in CRAWLEY!
CRAWLEY
117 Field Road | Leacroft | West Green | Crawley | RH11 7BP
We are Toad Hall Nursery Group. Having been established for over 30 years with 12 nurseries across the Southeast, we have enjoyed the opening of our new nursery in Crawley.
Located minutes from Crawley town centre, our new nursery is set in a large Victorian home which we have transformed into a welcoming environment for families and childcare professionals to enjoy. We are currently looking for a Nursery Assistant Manager to join us!
Assistant Manager
We are currently looking for someone with proven leadership skills to join our team as an Assistant Nursery Manager in Crawley. This full-time (40 hours a week) position would suit someone with excellent people and organisational skills who is looking for an exciting role in a great nursery. Working alongside the Nursery Manager on all aspects of running the nursery, the successful candidate will have an understanding of marketing and managing occupancy, along with an excellent understanding of the EYFS and the impact this has on quality in the nursery.
Please be advised if you do not possess a full and relevant qualification or experience within the childcare sector your application will not be considered.
We offer the following amazing benefits and opportunities within our established nursery group:
* Birthday day off or Christmas shopping day
* Company Bonus Scheme
* Long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years’ service!
* Annual Christmas party for all Toad Hall Staff
* Opportunity to purchase additional Holiday
* 50% staff discount on childcare places
* Discount and savings at over 1,500 retailers through PerkPal
Key tasks and responsibilities:
* Ensure compliance with registration and legislative requirements, including any requirements outlined by Ofsted.
* Proactively engage with the children in the setting, taking an active role in their care, learning and development while at the nursery and supporting staff in all aspects of their role.
* Support in rooms as required to ensure compliance with the EYFS and meet the needs of the nursery.
* Take responsibility for quality and audits across the setting.
* Full involvement in the recruitment and retention of staff.
* Manage employment relations issues such as probation reviews, flexible working, grievances, attendance management and disciplinary issues.
* Support the Nursery Manager with the management of the nursery’s budget and occupancy.
* Having lots of fun!
Your qualifications and experience:
In addition to a full and relevant Level 3 qualification and DBS check, the ideal candidate will also have a higher childcare qualification and/or a management or leadership qualification. Please be aware that candidates who do not have the relevant experience will not be considered.
Do you have a passion for working with young children and a desire to help them flourish in a caring and nurturing environment? Would you like the chance to bring stories to life and develop a young child’s imagination? If so, we would be excited to discuss our opportunities further with you after receiving your application!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We take safeguarding seriously and follow safe recruitment procedures. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
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