Nursery Manager – St Francis College
Salary: Up to £42,000 depending on experience and qualifications
Hours of Work: 40 hours a week
Contract term: Permanent
Start date: 1st January 2025 or sooner
We are currently looking for a passionate individual to join St Francis’ College as our Nursery Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our school and shape the next stage of our growth.
Set in the midst of Letchworth Garden City, St. Francis' College has been providing a first-class education for girls for over 85 years, blending traditional values and a modern vision. Our Early Years provision is co-educational, allowing for our youngest pupils to be educated together.
Within Early Years, our pupils receive individual care promoting their spiritual, moral, intellectual, creative, and physical development. We recognize the unique qualities of each student and encourage social responsibility and respect for others.
The children are taught in a purpose-developed stimulating environment that is safe and secure while benefiting from the facilities of the main school. The Kindergarten children are at the beginning of the Foundation Stage of their education and are introduced to play-based learning, gaining confidence through involvement in department productions and concerts.
We are looking for a Nursery Manager who can be influential in the progress and development of the nursery at St Francis’ College. Linking closely with the Pre School, you will play a key role in developing our pupils, ensuring a happy and successful start to their education journey. Prior nursery manager or deputy manager experience is essential for this role. You will be heavily involved in the day-to-day running of the nursery and the key links that it has with the rest of the school.
We are looking for a fantastic Nursery Manager who can:
* Demonstrate excellent practice in delivering the early years curriculum.
* Promote the values of the nursery and school to all staff, parents, and children.
* Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all staff.
* Maintain accurate records including occupancy to ensure growth and development.
* Train and develop all staff to fulfill their potential.
As our Nursery Manager at St Francis’ College, you should be passionate about all areas of children’s learning.
Applicants should demonstrate the following qualifications & experiences:
* Full and relevant Level 5 Childcare qualification (NVQ5, EYTS, QTS, B.ed or above).
* Vast experience within a childcare setting.
* Great passion for child development and a good working knowledge of the EYFS 0-5 years.
* Experience of working in a Management role, mentoring, and leading staff.
* Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and Ofsted statutory guidance.
* Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding.
* Proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities.
* Ability to deliver a high standard of childcare.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work productively with pupils, colleagues, parents, and outside agencies.
* Excellent planning, organizing, and time management skills.
* A fantastic understanding of how a Nursery works.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
As the Nursery Manager at St Francis’ College, you will play a vitally important role in this excellent nursery. You will be involved and supported by the Inspired Learning Group of schools and Nurseries. With termly manager meetings, you will meet and share best practices with other managers. In return, we will offer you a friendly, welcoming place of work, a great team of staff, and pupils who are well-behaved and engaging.
As part of the Inspire Learning Group, staff also benefit from:
* Annual salary reviews.
* Childcare fee discount.
* Competitive Annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays with Annual leave increasing with service.
* Pension scheme.
* Refer a friend scheme up to £750.
* Health plan that provides significant coverage such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments, and health club concession.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Westfield rewards (discounts from various high street and online outlets).
Please apply ASAP as we wish to interview and appoint as soon as applications are received. We welcome applications from all. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised.
St Francis’ College is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks, and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references, and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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