Job Title: Nursery Manager
Nursery Manager - Tiddlywinks York
Full Time / Permanent
Who are we?
Since opening our doors in March 2004, we have continually worked to build Tiddlywinks into the thriving Outstanding company it is today. We have two Nursery sites in York and Easingwold with another 80-place setting under construction in Boroughbridge. Our Nurseries have a strong ethos based on quality, compassion and enthusiasm. We combine this with a home-from-home feel and staff that are passionate and empathic. Having been providing outstanding childcare for over 20 years we have looked after hundreds of local families and their children; we are proud to have been consistently outstanding for over 12 years and have a low staff turnover.
The Role
We are looking for a dedicated individual who is seeking to further their career in an outstanding setting. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a supportive, motivated and dedicated team.
Are you……
* A natural leader who is highly motivated, organised, enthusiastic and creative.
* A great communicator and organiser.
* Passionate about encouraging the unique interests of children, and spending lots of time outdoors.
* Ambitious and wish to join a nursery chain with a reputation for Outstanding childcare.
As a Nursery Manager, you will:
* Have a passion for early childhood education and strive for personal excellence at all times.
* Have the highest expectations for staff development and well-being as well as for the children in your care.
* Be an advocate for change and quality.
* Communicate effectively and organise efficiently.
* Manage and support all members of the staff team to ensure that all staff are encouraged to reach their full potential.
* Familiarise with and ensure that the nursery policies, curriculum and programme are put into practice.
* Work in partnership with parents / carers and other family members.
* Represent and act as an ambassador for the nursery.
* Always strive to be the best and encourage your team to do the same.
* Permanently drive change, raise expectations, and ensure quality.
For this position, you are required to have:
* An Early years qualification to at least NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, with preference for degree qualified practitioners.
* Experience in a Nursery manager capacity.
* Understanding of special educational needs and equality of opportunity.
* Paediatric first-aid and food hygiene trained.
* Experience in providing staff training.
* An excellent understanding of EYFS and how it is delivered.
* Extensive knowledge of safeguarding.
* Responsibility for the day-to-day management of Health and Safety within the nursery.
What we offer
* A highly competitive salary.
* Annual Bonus.
* Heavily discounted Childcare at any of our settings.
* Paid access to a training provider for training and development.
* Paid Staff away days.
* Paid staff annual training day.
* Free lunches cooked by our in-house chef & free uniform.
* Free Car Parking.
If you are ready to take your career to the next level and join a growing Nursery group with a friendly outstanding team, apply now!
Application Deadline: August 31st 2024
Department: Early Years Manager
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Tiddlywinks YORK
Salary: Competitive
Please send your CV and covering Letter to Tracey Roberts, Director and Rowena Jew, Area Manager at:
tracey@tiddlywinks-childcare.co.uk
rowena@tiddlywinks-childcare.co.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£39,000.00 per year
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Nursery: 4 years (required)
* Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/08/2024
Reference ID: Nursery Manager Tiddlywinks York
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