Nursery Manager: Kenley/Whyteleafe area Starting salary: £40000 per year Hours: 40 hours. The manager works 9am-6pm four days a week and one day 7.30am-4.30pm The nursery is open 51 weeks of the year, closing the week between Christmas and New Year. Start Date: Flexible depending on successful applicants current commitments. This role is for a qualified Early Years Educator and the ideal candidate will have a degree in childcare. Managerial experience, a GCSE level 4 in maths and English, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. Benefits: Free lunch available Birthday bonus Half day holiday if your birthday falls on the day you normally work Ongoing training opportunities Free parking Sick pay Christmas meal out Christmas bonus Uniform provided 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays This is a 45 place nursery, based in the grounds of a Primary School (Nursery open all year round). The nursery is fully staffed with a wonderful staff team, all of who are qualified and most have worked at the setting for many years. The nursery cares for children from 3mths until they go to school and the setting is 90% full. The role of the manager is to build upon this success and support the staff and children to be the best they can be, but without too much paperwork. The manager is required to work hands on with the children as necessary, usually covering the end of the day, which is the highlight of the day If you would be interested in hearing more information please apply today. Best Start Recruitment are here to help you to make the right choice in your next career move - if you meet the criteria set above, or would like Early Years Career advice please apply ASAP for an informal and confidential chat. We currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Nursery Manager, Montessori, QTS, Room Leader and Nursery Nurse / Nursery Practitioner vacancies, please reach out for more information or send your CV to us today