Step Teachers are working with a school in Cambridge which is seeking a Nursery Manager to join their dynamic Nursery which is predominantly made up of current parents, and supports the Head of Nursery (the Head) to nurture an inclusive and ‘family-like’ culture. This role is expected to start in January 2025.
Nursery Manager Responsibilities:
* Liaising and cooperating with external agencies, local authorities, and governing bodies (such as County Council, Health and Social team, Cambridge University Estate representative et cetera).
* Act as the nursery's Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or appoint and support a qualified member of staff to undertake this role, representing the nursery in all safeguarding matters to external bodies.
* Recognized qualifications in early years education (minimum Early Years Educator Level 3) and management.
* Proven experience in a leadership role within an early years setting (minimum of 3 years as Nursery Manager, Deputy, or 3rd in charge).
* In-depth knowledge of early years legislation, including safeguarding and child protection with relevant training or certification.
* Comprehensive understanding of the EYFS and experience with OFSTED inspections or equivalent regulatory bodies.
Nursery Manager Requirements:
* Advanced qualifications in child care, education, or management.
* Experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or equivalent.
* Experience and qualification in delivering STEM curriculum.
* Strong skills in parent engagement and communication.
* Extensive experience in staff mentoring and career development.
* Basic IT skills specifically in Excel and PowerPoint.
Working for an independent business, you will have the opportunity to utilise your knowledge and skills to the full. You will have the flexibility to bring in your management style and shape the provision in collaboration with the Management Committee.
Benefits include a holiday package of 30 days plus Bank Holidays (starting with 25 days, gaining an extra day for each year until you reach 30 days), opportunity to join the company pension scheme, training to enhance personal and professional development, free meals, tea and coffee, cycle to work scheme, and an interest-free travel loan.
Why Step Teachers?
With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Enfield, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers.
Step Teachers are an agency listed as an approved supplier on the Crown Commercial Service and is proud to be REC audited. This ensures we are carrying out comprehensive checks in line with the REC Code of Professional Practice and are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Upon registration, candidates will be subject to a variety of checks including an enhanced DBS check, full references including your most recent employer, and verification of eligibility to work in the UK.
Weekly pay is processed through PAYE. We offer high street, travel, gym membership and many other exclusive discounts, along with physical and emotional well-being services as standard with our pay portal.
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