Head Educator / Nursery Manager- Twickenham Salary £34000-£40000 (with room for negotiation for the right candidate!) This role would suit anybody that has experience as a Deputy Nursery Manager, Nursery Manager, Senior Nursery Practitioner with Management experience. Benefits: Bonus scheme Additional Leave Company events and annual awards to celebrate our team Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discounts and up to 50% off childcare! Health & wellbeing programme (including Mental Health First Aid Training, Employee Assistance Programme and Mindfulness courses) On-site parking Sick Pay Qualifications:
* Full and Relevant Level 3 Qualification in Early Years Education
* Minimum 2 years’ Management experience
* Minimum 3 years’ Nursery experience
* Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted statutory guidance.
* Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities.
* Knowledge of and commitment to: child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and SEN/Inclusion
* Experience of working as a key worker for a group of children and their families
* Ability to observe, assess and report on children's behaviour
Duties:
* Effective team leadership - ability to lead a team, manage effectively and efficiently, upholding positive working relationships and be an effective mentor.
* To manage the provision of the nursery ensuring that children, parents and the staff team work together to provide high quality childcare.
* To be responsible for the management of day-to-day financial operations within the nursery, by meeting financial targets and managing the occupancy ensuring maximum capacity.
* To agree and set nursery goals and monitor the achievement of progress against targets.
* To monitor and assess the quality of provision ensuring that policies and procedures, best practice and standards are maintained.
* Plan and implement EYFS-appropriate activities, ensuring they are stimulating and engaging
* Create a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow
* Collaborate with parents and other staff members to support children's individual needs
* Follow health and safety guidelines to ensure the well-being of all children
If you are passionate about working with children and making a positive impact on their lives, we would love to hear from you. Candidates will be expected to follow our Safer Recruitment processes which includes completion of an application form, undergoing an interview process, and the Company obtaining suitable references and an Enhanced DBS check. Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate: • Twickenham, TW1 4AD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience:
* Nursery Management: 2 years (required)
* Nursery Practitioner: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification: • Level 3 Early Years Educator (or equivalent) (required) Best Start Recruitment want to help you to make the right choice in your next career move. If you meet the criteria set above, or would like Early Years Career advice please apply ASAP for an informal and confidential chat. We cater for all Early Years jobs and currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, QTS, Montessori, Room Leader and Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse vacancies