Nursery Manager position available due to expansion!
This lovely Nursery Rock A Tots in West Moors, Dorset is seeking an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of their growing Nursery. You will need to have experience of running a large setting and team, together with experience of growing occupancy.
We work a 38-40 hour week over 4 days, with a competitive salary, plus lots of fantastic benefits and bonuses.
Benefits package includes:
1. 28 days Annual Leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
2. Paid birthday off
3. Christmas Closure
4. Company Pension
5. Employee Discounted Childcare
6. Opportunities for further qualifications
7. Flexibility to work around your life commitments
8. Recognition and rewards to say thank you for a job well done
9. Work four set days with a day off per week
As the Nursery Manager you will:
1. Have at least 2 years of working within a full daycare Nursery setting.
2. Have managed a nursery setting and ideally have taken a nursery setting through an Ofsted Inspection.
3. Inspire a team and lead by example.
4. Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources for children that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.
5. Enhance the all-round daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development.
6. Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments.
7. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent, and visitor always.
8. Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met.
9. Hold a qualified level 3 or above and have at least 4 years' experience of working in a Nursery.
If you meet the criteria set above or would like Early Years Career advice, please apply ASAP for an informal and confidential chat.
Person Specification for Nursery Manager
Essential Criteria:
1. Minimum Level 3 qualification in Children and Young Peoples Workforce or equivalent.
2. A minimum of 2 years recent experience working in a Preschool/Nursery setting, ideally already in a senior practitioner or room leader role.
3. Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted statutory guidance.
4. Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities.
5. Empathy and understanding of children under five.
6. Excellent verbal and communication skills with children and parents.
7. Ability to write reports and keep clear and accurate records.
8. Effective team leadership.
9. Excellent organisational skills.
10. Administrative and basic IT skills.
11. Ability to work as part of a team.
12. Able to work on own initiative.
Personal Qualities:
1. Reliable, enthusiastic, and flexible.
2. Calm and caring nature.
If you think you will be the right candidate for this role, send your CV through to us!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £15.00-£17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 38 per week
Benefits:
* Childcare
* Company events
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Work Location: In person
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