Nursery: Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Nursery and Preschool
Salary: From GBP42,530 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Location: Cambridge
We have a very exciting opportunity for a full time, qualified Nursery Manager to join our Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Nursery and Preschool
The nursery is 148 place and Ofsted rated GOOD!
The staff team is currently made up of 38 supportive, passionate and hardworking staff who want to achieve the best they possibly can.
What we can offer you
Our benefits include, but are not limited to;
GBP2,000 bonus when your team achieves Outstanding Ofsted (or 5/6 combined Care Inspectorate rating)
Discounted childcare of 100% for first child (T&Cs apply)
Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
All expenses paid annual Awards of Excellence gala's
What you'll be doing
Lead our nursery teams to deliver outstanding care to all the children in your setting
Through your inspirational leadership drive employee engagement, retention, and performance in the nursery
Work in partnership with Recruitment and HR to ensure your nursery is fully recruited, encouraging a diverse workforce
Role model and mentor your nursery team to ensure the highest quality early childhood practice and experience for all children, including children with special education needs and/or disabilities
Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead at the nursery, holding overall responsibility for the day to day running of the nursery and management of safeguarding and child protection policies
Work in partnership with HR to identify succession plans for the nursery team and nurture, create and continuously develop a pipeline of high performing colleagues, building the strongest talent pool in the sector
Work with the Regional Director, Finance and Marketing teams to identify and implement commercial plans and strategies to deliver FTE growth within the nursery
Commercial delivery of the nursery performance, optimising revenue generation and cost efficiency in line with staff ratio requirements, to deliver and exceed the annual budgeted EBITDA
Engage with the Local Authority to understand the local offer, to support practice in all areas of the nursery
What we're looking for
Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
Experience within an Early Years leadership role (ideally as a Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager or similar)
Experience of participating with a regulatory inspection, leading to a "Good" or "Outstanding" outcome
Experience of developing high performance teams, with effective regulatory compliance, quality improvement, delivery of high quality pedagogy, innovation and service excellence
Confident decision maker, with ability to support change and the understanding of the complex relationship between business/commerce and service excellence within a regulated setting
Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with colleagues, parents and external partners
_Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS. _
Childcare discount for staff is based on availability within the nursery
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From GBP42,523.80 per year
Benefits:
Additional leave
Canteen
Childcare
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Employee mentoring programme
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Financial planning services
Free fitness classes
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site gym
On-site parking
Paid volunteer time
Referral programme
Transport links
Schedule:
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: LDAZNM
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