Nursery Manager - Guisborough - January start This role is to start in January on a full-time long-term basis. The hours will be 40 hours per week Duties and Responsibilities: · Provide outstanding leadership and operational management of the nursery. · Maintain an exciting and inspirational child-led, play-based curriculum in line with our IB framework. · To manage, train, support and inspire our staff team to be able to meet the needs of all children in our care. · Manage the nursery, contributing to the writing and monitoring of an annual budget and implementing marketing and sales plans for the nursery. · Use our Tapestry system to monitor childrens progress, share observations with parents and plan activities to support each childs development. · To maintain staffing ratios at all times. · Engage parents and the community in the nursery. · Work under the guidance of our EYFS Lead to share good practice and ensure consistent implementation of approaches to childcare. · Maintain full regulatory and legislative approval for the nursery, including meeting Ofsted, Environmental Health and Health and Safety requirements. · To undertake any other duties and responsibilities reasonably requested by the leadership team. Abilities · A genuine enthusiasm for and an inspirational approach to helping young children develop. · Strong advocate of early years with an excellent understanding of the differing developmental needs of children and an ability to draw on academic research and evidence to drive best practice. · Demonstrable leadership qualities able to motivate and develop others and self. · Enthusiasm for the work and values of the organisation. · Ability to engage the community and build relationships with parents. · Excellent communication skills. Skills/Qualifications: · QTS, Early Years Professional Status, Early Years Teacher Status or another suitable qualification that is full and relevant for early years. · Good communication skills with children, parents and colleagues. The ability to work in a thriving team and busy environment. · A working knowledge of the nursery free entitlement system and local authority reporting requirements, for which they will be responsible. · An understanding of local safeguarding procedures. · An embedded understanding of child development and how children learn. · An embedded understanding of the EYFS and Development Matters. Why Apply: This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive, inspiring, and enjoyable nursery environment. You will play a pivotal role in helping pupils develop and flourish in their education, making a positive difference every day. If you are interested please apply ASAP as the nursery is looking for staff to start as soon as possible