Responsible to the Head of EYFS
The role of the Nursery Manager is to provide professional leadership and management to the staff team and to ensure that all children receive the highest standards of care and education. We are a unique setting with a highly qualified team and pride ourselves on the close relationships we form with our parents.
Responsibilities
Leadership:
* To lead the Nursery and Pre-School Team and report to the Head of EYFS and Head of the Prep School.
* To support the staff and promote a cohesive staff team.
* To ensure all staff understand and work to nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies.
* Deploy staff effectively to maintain staffing ratios and meet the needs of the children effectively in accordance with statutory regulations.
* To oversee the School’s holiday club provision.
* To lead and attend staff meetings (including outside of normal working hours) within the school and also part of Early Years Cluster Groups.
* To liaise with the Finance and Admissions departments to ensure the correct information is available regarding intake, invoicing and funding.
* To participate in relevant meetings as appropriate, INSET days and arrangements for further training and professional development.
Teaching:
* To ensure that the nursery plans an appropriate Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress.
* To plan and prepare learning activities and update programmes of study regularly, including visits and guest speakers.
* To teach all children according to their educational needs.
* To assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils.
* To work with specialist teachers e.g. PE and Music.
Pupils:
* To promote the general progress and well-being of individual pupils and of any class or group of pupils assigned to him/her.
* To provide guidance and advice to pupils on educational and social matters.
* To keep relevant records and reports.
* To make records and reports on the personal and social needs of pupils.
* To communicate and consult with parents of pupils.
* To communicate and co-operate with persons or bodies outside the school.
* To participate in meetings for any of the purposes described above.
* To undertake supervisory duties such as lunch duties and any other duties as required and directed by the Head of EYFS.
Parents:
* To provide and enable open communication with parents daily and deal with parental concerns, first seeking advice from the Head of EYFS / Head of Prep as appropriate.
* To record on the MIS (iSAMS) and CPOMS details of any contact with parents.
* To liaise with parents and relevant outside agencies.
* To market the nursery to ensure occupancy targets are met and to maintain a highly positive profile and reputation locally.
* Lead and promote parent partnerships, including organising events for parents.
To undertake any further reasonable duties as requested by the Head of Prep School or the Headmistress.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Education:
* A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Nursery: 2 years (preferred)
* Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred)
* Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
* Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 13/01/2025
Reference ID: Nursery Manager at Alderley Edge School for Girls
Expected start date: 02/01/2025
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