Nursery Manager

Job Description

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children.
• Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development.
• Responsible for all the administrative duties associated with the nursery
• Maintaining child records, ordering equipment, maintaining inventories and keeping personnel records
• Facilitate inspections by regulated bodies and implement any recommendations
• Responsible for ensuring the nursery remains compliant in respect of suitably trained staff with relevant qualifications
• Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Ensure that children are kept safe and that staff understand and, when necessary, follow Safeguarding Procedures.
• Promote and facilitate partnerships with parents/carers and other family members.
• Support the development of good practice with regards to special needs and inclusion.
• Establish, develop and maintain highly professional working relationships with relevant Local Authority Departments, regulatory bodies and other agencies.
• Create and maintain a culture of self-evaluation and reflective practise throughout the nursery.
• Manage the day-to-day operation in order to ensure the health and safety of the children, their parents and carers, the team and any visitors to the nursery.
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Be fully aware of all emergency and security procedures.
• Be responsible for ensuring the nursery remains compliant in respect of suitably trained staff with relevant first aid qualifications.
• Be responsible for ensuring that all staff receive Health and Safety training.
• Manage staff costs with regard to budget projections.
• Maintain accurate records and accounts for the nursery and produce management information as required.

• Level 3 Qualification or above in childcare
• The right to work in the UK
• Previous managerial experience within an early year’s setting is desirable
• A strong understanding of the developmental needs of children.
• Knowledge and strong understanding of safeguarding good practice