Nursery Manager
Our Client is looking to employ an experienced Nursery Manager for their high-quality nursery in Kendal, Cumbria. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, empathetic leader for this setting with strong personal ownership and succinct verbal and written communication skills. You have a high level of influencing and partnering skills with a combination of focus on the well-being and care of children and social needs for them to grown in the future.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the policies, ethos and vision of the Nursery and actively promote high levels of achievement in the nursery.
- To lead and manage the Nursery and business in collaboration with the trustees
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the provision in the Nursery in close collaboration with the leadership team.
- Knowledge of Operating Interactive Nursery Manger software or equivalent including attendance, recording, invoicing and payment system
- Day to day operations and administrative task to manage the nursery including procurement, rota, and banking.
- Ensure the curriculum supports a range of learning styles and develops each child’s independence
- Lead the Nursery team in the planning and delivery of a creative and stimulating curriculum.
- Plan and lead meetings with Nursery staff
- Prepare for Ofsted inspections and work towards the Nursery’s inspection goals.
- Ensure Educators keep a record of every child’s progression and make this accessible for parents.
- Attend meetings of the Trustees when requested.
- Liaise with other colleagues to aid the smooth transition of all children from early years to reception.
- Promote the health and wellbeing of all children in the nursery.
- Manage and plan the day-to-day running of activities, including efficient use of resources.
- Keep up-to-date with the requirements of the EYFS framework
- Act as a role model for children, aid their cognitive development and help to give them the best start in life.
Essential
- Full and relevant minimum Level 3 qualification.
- Relevant safeguarding/child protection training undertaken at Level 2 and a willingness to update to Level 3 on commencement as well as training regularly.
- At least two years of leadership and management experience, in an EYFS environment.
- An understanding of professional development opportunities for EYFS.
- A current enhanced DBS and barred list check.
Benefits will be discussed at the interview stage of the process.
If this sounds like the type of vacancy you feel you have been looking for, then apply today! Alternatively call Olivia or one of our Nursery Team on 01926 676369, or register your details.
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