Nursery Manager

Friendly Families Nursery

New Parent-Led Nursery

Position Available: Nursery Manager

Location: Deptford, SE8

Contract Type: Full Time – Flexible hours may be available

Start Date: December 2019

Friendly Families Nursery is looking to recruit an experienced Nursery Manager who is passionate about families, creativity and the outdoors.

This is a brand new, not-for-profit nursery due to open in January 2020, and is designed to reflect its diverse local community in Deptford. Situated in a purpose-built nursery, with a beautiful garden co-designed by local children and parents, Friendly Families Nursery will accommodate up to 12 children initially, growing to a maximum of 35 children.

Friendly Families Nursery has been established by a group of local parents who have set the vision and initial business plan for the nursery with the support of two charities (the New Economics Foundation and Coram Family and Childcare), funding from Trust for London and the Greater London Authority, and a partnership with Peabody.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to be part of an inclusive, progressive and parent-led setting.

About the Role

You will work with a small group of Parent Directors to design and deliver an affordable, welcoming and family- friendly environment, engaging with a wider group of local parents. The nursery aims to provide a safe and stimulating environment for children to explore and learn through their interests, curiosity and competence. This is an ideal position for someone who values a strong partnership with parents, and an educational approach based on creative exploration and the outdoor environment, as essential for children’s learning and wellbeing.

Benefits

·        28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

·        Additional 2 weeks paid leave over the Christmas and New Year period

·        Pension with 3% employer contribution

·        Annual £500 training budget, plus training offered by Peabody

·        Happy to discuss flexible working and discounted childcare

You will receive appropriate support from parent directors and our partner organisations in this challenging and exciting role.

We encourage applicants to have an informal chat with us before applying if you wish - email us at friendlyfamiliesnursery@gmail.com.

We carry out enhanced DBS checks and employment reference checks as part of our recruitment process. We will keep your details on file for up to 12 months unless you state otherwise. We are Equal Opportunities employer.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter via the form below.

More information can be found in the application pack linked below.

[Deadline for applications: 15th October 2019]