Nursery manager - Hedgehog Recruitment Services Limited : Job Details

Nursery Preschool Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for either an existing Nursery Preschool Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager who is looking to take the next step in their career, to lead our lovely 45 place nursery preschool.

The nursery caters for children ages 1-5 years old. Our staff make the most of the rural location of the nursery and all the children have daily outdoor play opportunities in the fresh air. We believe it is essential to optimise the beautiful area around us, to ensure the children can not only have fun but simultaneously learn about the environment and how we can make greener choices.

The ideal candidate will have a hands-on management style, experience of assisting in managing Ofsted Inspections. Excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS curriculum and be an inspirational team leader.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of leading and motivating teams
• Managing Safeguarding and Health & Safety
• Experience with Ofsted inspections
• Paediatric First Aid
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Deputy Manager, or existing experience of Managing a Nursery / Early Years setting
• Qualified to Level 3 or above in childcare / Early Years

The Nursery Preschool Managers key responsibilities:

• Responsibility for managing the daily running and administration of the nursery / preschool
• Compliance to Ofsted regulatory requirements
• Partnership working with parents
• Staff recruitment, induction, ongoing supervisions, conducting regular staff assessments, recognising training needs, monitoring training and developing teamwork
• Organising regular staff meetings and training
• Working with the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stages) Curriculum, care and supervision of the children with regard to their physical, emotional and intellectual needs
• Supervision of the planning and preparation of activities to develop all aspects of the child’s individual development in a stimulating atmosphere
• Ensuring developmental records and observations are kept
• Ensuring staff adhere to and understand all nursery policy and procedures
• Administration and finance of all nursery activities as directed by the director to manage budgets and keep accurate records of staffing, payroll, banking, petty cash, and all other activities as requested. Issue of invoices and collection of fees, and meeting agreed targets
• Maintaining staff ratios
• Keeping and monitoring accident, incident and risk assessment records.
• To ensure the nursery is running to its full capacity by effectively managing enquiries, conducting show-rounds, operating a waiting list, as appropriate, and advance booking children’s places to the required levels

The role is full time, all year round, 40 hours per week between Monday and Friday.

If you would like to be considered for this position, please apply via this advert and we look forward to welcoming you to the setting soon for an interview!