Title: Nursery Manager
Reports to: Owner/Director
Purpose of Job:
The Nursery Manager will be expected to provide excellent quality, flexible childcare for families from the local communities and oversee the operation of the day nursery to the highest standards, ensuring that the best possible environment and care are provided for young children.
Main Responsibilities:
1. To be responsible for and to oversee the day to day management, staffing, organisation and smooth running of the Nursery.
2. To develop the ethos for Under Fives and to create a welcoming and family friendly environment.
3. To lead and support all staff to deliver excellence care and support for all children.
4. To be a member of the management team and to contribute to the strategic planning, monitoring, evaluation and development of the Nursery.
5. To be responsible at all times for high standards of care and education of children between 0 to 12 years in accordance with statutory requirements.
6. To ensure the EYFS is promoted and delivered within the setting and the nursery ethos and principles adhered to.
7. To ensure excellent communication between the Day Care staff and with all partner organisations.
8. To order and maintain equipment and resources in the Nursery.
9. To be accountable and responsible for day to day financial systems directly relating to the Day Nursery provision.
10. To be responsible for admissions in line with the admissions policy agreed by the management team.
11. To keep a register and up to date records of all children using the DayCare provision and to give regular feedback to parents about their child’s development and progress.
12. To be responsible for organising training and monitoring students in the Day Care provision.
13. To lead all Ofsted inspections and improve quality in line with Ofsted requirements.
External Experience Required:
* Ofsted
* Parents and families
* Staff from a wide range of other agencies and settings including the Social Services, Primary Care Trust.
The Nursery Manager will be a key holder for the Nursery.
Experience & Qualifications Required:
* Minimum Level 3 NVQ in Childcare
* Minimum of 2 years of managerial experience, working in a Preschool/Nursery setting.
Desired, however training will be provided:
* Paediatric First Aid
* Safeguarding Certificate
* Food Hygiene Certificate
Salary: £23k - £28k per year
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £23,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* No weekends
Experience:
* Childcare: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
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