Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager

Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Mead Open Farm Day Nursery opened its doors in April 2017, and has continued to go from strength to strength. We are a large, unique, nature based nursery onsite at the award winning Mead Open Farm!

Working "down on the farm", the children have access every day to all the farm facilities, from the play equipment, to helping with the animals, it really is a fabulous environment for them and our staff!

We are excited to announce that we are currently looking for an experienced Day Nursery Manager to join the team at this, unique farm based setting!

The benefits:

This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:

• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Free annual family pass to Mead Open Farm (for up to 5 people)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the effective daily management of the setting is in accordance with Company Policy, and other relevant legislation; and all Local Authority and OFSTED requirements.

• Ensure the safety, security and wellbeing of all children registered with the Setting.

• Be responsible for Safeguarding in the setting, display a commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

• Be responsible for recruitment, management, training and discipline of all settings staff

• Monitor and ensure all agreed Company quality and safety standards are maintained in the setting at all times.

• Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the setting and meet occupancy and financial objectives.

Requirements:

• You must have previous experience as a Day Nursery Manager. Managing a large 90+ place day nursery.

• NNEB, NVQ3, BTEC or other appropriate qualification

• A minimum of three years post qualifying experience with children aged 0 to 5 years

• Ability to lead childcare team, developing positive relationships with colleagues, parents, children and outside agencies.

• The ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload

• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation

• Knowledge and understanding of OFSTED standards

• Knowledge and understanding of childcare management

• Excellent communication skills

• Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunities

• Experience / knowledge of OFSTED Inspection

• Financial management experience

• Experience with software packages

• First Aid Certificate

In return for your expertise, knowledge and commitment, we are offering a varied and exciting role that you can really make your own, opportunities for further training and career development, and a very attractive salary and benefits package, including performance related bonuses.

Mead Open Farm Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.