Main responsibilities:
- to deliver and ensure a high standard of learning, development and care for the children aged 0 - 5 in the setting
- manage day to day activities in the setting
- ensure a safe environment for children, the team and others
- develop partnerships with parents/carers to engage them in their child's development
- manage the team of 3 within the setting
- any tasks as designated by the setting owner
Main activities:
You will be responsible for the day to day efficient running of the nursery that provides childcare for 15 children per day. You will ensure the nursery provides a safe, enriched and stimulating environment for every child to make individual progress.
You will have a team of three qualified practitioners who you will support and ensure they practice the policy and procedures set out for the nursery. To help all children achieve their potential you will lead the planning activities for the nursery and work collaboratively with your team to deliver our high standards and statutory compliance at all times.
You will have empathy and understanding for children under 5 years, excellent communication skills, be organised and have an ability to keep clear and accurate records. You will be reliable, enthusiastic and be passionate about early years.
You will be supported in the role by the nursery owner who manages the administrative side of the nursery, leaving you to work directly with the children and your team to deliver a high-quality education for all.
We can offer you a small welcoming nursery, a friendly, proactive and collaborative team, an autonomous role where you can learn and grow, training opportunities and a competitive salary amongst other benefits. The nursery is open all year round and the hours of work are 8am - 5.30pm Monday - Wednesday, 9 - 3pm Thursday - Friday = 37.5 hours a week.
The nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Thank you for your interest in this role. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
If we could bottle one thing it would be the sound of children laughing. It happens a lot in our nursery and pre school, all the time in fact because having fun whilst nurturing well-balanced, healthy and happy children is at the heart of what we do. To us, having fun inspires the imagination, encourages development and builds confidence. From paint covered faces, whizzing down the outdoor slides, to role play and a simple game of peek-a-boo, we have more fun than you can shake a stick at.
With endless curiosity, we know our youngsters love to learn about their little worlds. How to draw, read, touch or even take their first steps or say their first words, their world is such an adventure. Our rooms are set out to cater for all ages, from a quiet reading area to stimulate the mind, creative play to inspire artists and plenty of opportunities for cooking and baking (you never know, we might find the next celebrity chef). We enjoy going for adventures in the woods, feeding the ducks, jumping in muddy puddles and searching for the Gruffalo who we are still yet to find.