Job Description
Based in Peterborough, my client, one of the UK’s leading childcare providers is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivational Nursery Manager to run their well-established and thriving Nursery.
Main Duties:
- 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 practice 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.
Qualifications:
- 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
Location: Peterborough
Salary: £35,000 – £44,290 per annum
Hours: Monday-Friday 40 hours per week