We are looking for a Nursery Manager for our new Bluebell Nursery based at Langley Park, Loddon, opening in March 2025. \n The Nursery manager shall carry out a range of duties that include: \n \n Lead the Early years team effectively overseeing the day to day running of the department \n Support in both of the Early Years classrooms as required to ensure that correct ratios are followed \n Ensure staffing is in place adhering to correct ratios on a day to day basis \n Organise holiday clubs \n Plan training programme for staff to ensure within the guidance and requirements \n Attend relevant training to ensure remain up to date with developments and share with staff. Implement any policy changes pertinent to Bluebell Nursery into whole school policies. \n Liaise with H and S department on all matters pertinent to early years. Be aware of health and safety issues and procedures including all safeguarding policies and procedures and implement school policy to ensure that these are dealt with promptly \n Undertake daily H and S checks on the department and report to maintenance any areas for attention \n Put together and oversee plans for development in collaboration with Head Master. \n Lead as Early Years DSL and liaise with the DSL for the Senior School ensuring training is current \n Run fortnightly staff meetings with the Early years team covering all areas relating to the Early years \n Support staff through meetings and supervisions \n Liaise with parents on a daily basis \n \n We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic staff member who is passionate about working with young children, committed to delivering high-quality childcare and education. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, strong organisational, record-keeping, and planning skills, excellent communication abilities, and be reliable and trustworthy. \n Please see attached the full job description for more information. \n Please note: Due to school closures over the holidays, applications will not be reviewed until the new year.