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Posting Date:

26/09/2024

Row Type:

STAFF

Branch:

Essex

Branch Code:

ESS

Job Reference:

ESS/18761/1

Type Of Position:

Nursery Manager

Postcode:

CO3

Area:

Aberdeen

Location:

Colchester

Salary:

33,000 -35,000

Temp/Perm:

Permanent

Start Date:

ASAP

Job Posted:

26/09/2024

Full Time Or Part Time:

Full Time

Typical Hours:

40

Qualifications:

Level 3 or above

Age Of Children:

6 months - 5 Years Nursery Manager Job Description This Nursery are looking for a dedicated, well experienced Nursery Manager to join the Nursery team! This position is 40 hours per week, 5 days a week. This Nursery offers the highest quality childcare for children aged 6 months to 5 years, across Colchester, Essex and surrounding areas. Their goal is for children to progress in their development while building self-confidence and enjoying the process of learning and discovering the world around them.

What we can offer you (benefits):

• Salary £33,000 - £35,000 Per Annum
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• 50% off free Childcare
• Opportunities for career progression
• Staff events
• Uniform

What we need from you:

• Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
• Over 1 years experience within working in a management position (ideally as a Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager or similar)
• Over 2 years experience of working in Early Years
• Experience of successfully passing an Ofsted inspection to good or outstanding
• Sound knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements
• Fluent in written and spoken English at GCSE grade C or equivalent
• Competent in Maths at GCSE grade C or equivalent
• Experience of developing high performance teams, with effective regulatory compliance, quality improvement, delivery of high quality pedagogy, innovation and service excellence
• Confident decision maker, with ability to support change and the understanding of the complex relationship between business/commerce and service excellence within a regulated setting
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
• Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with colleagues, parents and external partners


Your duties will include:

• Lead our nursery teams to deliver outstanding care to all the children in your setting
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times
• Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met throughout the nursery
• Through your inspirational leadership drive employee engagement, retention, and performance in the nursery
• Role model and mentor your nursery team to ensure the highest quality early childhood practice and experience for all children.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead at the nursery, holding overall responsibility for the day to day running of the nursery and management of safeguarding and child protection policies - monitoring and improving practice and behaviours that underpin our high performance safety culture
• Report to the Operations Manager to identify succession plans for the nursery team and nurture, create and continuously develop a pipeline of high performing practitioners and Room Leaders, building the strongest talent pool in the sector.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to ensure all nursery health and safety matters are robustly managed
• Promote positive partnerships with parents/carers and encourage their involvement in the nursery

If you are interested in the role, please apply now or contact essex@tinies.com or 0203 691 8828.

Apply Now Branch details for this job Tinies Essex
Basepoint business centre, Unit 20 Victoria way, Dartford
Kent, Kent, DA1 5FS
0203 691 8828
essex@tinies.com