Nursery Manager
A fantastic opportunity for a Nursery Manager in a beautiful Daventry Nursery.
You will manage a large staff team and will have responsibility for all operations within the Nursery from recruiting and retaining the staff, increasing and maintaining the occupancy levels and managing the Nursery budget.
This rewarding Nursery Manager position is within a reputable organisation that will offer excellent career progression and further training.
Ideally you will have managed a Nursery previously and will have a very good understanding of the changes in legislation in early years.
You will have excellent customer service skills, a warm and welcoming manner and a real commitment to your work with Early Years.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- To achieve and maintain high standards of care and education
- To effectively lead and manage the staff team including recruitment and retention, providing day to day guidance, training and support to all staff
- To ensure all policies, procedures and curriculums are implemented and adhered to at all times
- To keep abreast of current early childhood thinking/trends
- To effectively manage the budgets and occupancy levels
- To implement an effective parent liaison programme, to be influential in developing strong links with parents.
- To manage all day to day operations of the nursery
You will need to have the following qualifications, training and experience:
- NNEB, CACHE level 3, NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Excellent knowledge of health and safety legislation
- Knowledge of OFSTED standards
- Excellent knowledge of the EYFS
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to targets and deadlines
- Good time management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong people management skills
- Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities/SENCO etc.
- Previous relevant supervisory experience
Excellent rates of pay, bonuses and benefits with ongoing support and career development.
All applicants will be required to complete an enhanced CRB Disclosure.
We believe that we can only be as successful as our employees. That is why we invest 100% in each and every member of our team. For more information please contact us or send us your CV to be considered for the position.
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