Job description:
NURSERY MANAGER
Location: Tops Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum
Contracted Hours: 40 hours per week/Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our Nursery Manager’s help to create a safe, educational and fun environment for the children in our care. Helping to supervise children and ensuring their safety, organizing and taking part in activities, such as games, crafts, and educational tasks. The list is endless, but you’ll understand that some days might be challenging, but you’ll also laugh, have fun and make lasting memories with our children at one of the most important development stages of their life!
In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who work in our Nurseries.
We’re also an Employee-Owned Company and have adopted the Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) meaning each and every one of our colleagues/partners are co-owners of our company. This means that as the company grows and succeeds, so do you. Our collective efforts will directly contribute to the success and sustainability of our business, with the opportunity for all partners to receive an annual bonus from our profit shares.
Tops Corfe Mullen Nursery is a 86 place Day Nursery & Pre-School situated in Blandford Road, Corfe Mullen. The nursery run several extra-curricular activities including Tops Forest School, cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, meditation and much more! We’re rated 9.4 by daynurseries.co.uk and graded GOOD by OFSTED
AND IN RETURN
At Tops day Nurseries we see working in the childcare industry is a very rewarding career choice. Not only do you get to play an important part in the life of the children, but you also watch them grow and develop whilst learning new things yourself each day.
Tops Day Nurseries believe in an environmentally sustainable and socially responsible world for all. We aim to achieve this through educating the children of today, so that they, in turn, can influence the way future generations live.
Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:
1. 29 days holiday (Full time otherwise pro-rata including Bank Holidays)
2. Up to 60% discount for Childcare within Tops Day Nurseries
3. Access to our reward and recognition platform, Each Person, including exclusive deals and discounts, up to 40% off cinema, Diesel Savings Card and cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers
4. Annual bonus
5. Pay Day Sub
6. NHS Prescription Charges
7. Optical Care
8. Dental Treatment
9. Companywide profit bonus scheme, annually rewarded each May.
10. Uniform Provided
11. A flexible option to work 4 days week
12. Fantastic career development
ABOUT YOU
A minimum of a Level 3 Early Years Qualification is required.
Some of the primary skills we are looking for will be someone will include;
13. Excellent communication skills, to engage with the children and converse with other staff members and parents
14. Creative skills and imagination to provide educational activities to children that can ensure the child is happy and learning in a rewarding environment
15. Positive outlook, to keep children happy and build an environment where children feel secure and rewarded.
16. Conduct interviews for potential applicants whom been put forward by the recruitment department
17. Developing and maintaining the nursery budget
18. Arranging marketing materials
19. Monitoring the condition of the facility and equipment and organising maintenance, repairs and new items as required
20. Updating parents and Carers about their child’s progress and behaviour
21. Answering enquiries about enrolment, payments and practices
22. Developing and implementing an age-appropriate program of annual events and activities
23. Preparing the nursery for Ofsted inspections and following inspector recommendations
If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care and engagement for our children as a Nursery Manager within one of our Nurseries, then you could be the next to join us. So apply today and get your career started with us!
All candidates will be required to have an enhanced DBS which is on the update service. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks.This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Childrens’ Barred List.