Nursery Manager - Connected Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Become a Valued Nursery Manager

Role: Nursery Manager

Location: Chiswick W4;

Nursery; 48 placement Outstanding rated;

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £45000-£50000 P/A

Qualification: NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent

Why join our clients Family?

You are an amazing Early Years Educator who has experience of managing staff, likes to take the initiative and wants to develop and grow your nursery. You may already be a Nursery Manager or you may be ready for the next step, whichever way, this is a great opportunity. With over 40 years’ experience and many Ofsted Outstanding grades, Our client can offer you the support you need to deliver your goals and create an outstanding nursery environment.

Our client believes that a well-cared for team results in well-cared for children. That is why we strive to offer our staff every opportunity to develop with us to reach their full potential. We offer in-house and external training (wherever possible within working hours) including in exciting disciplines such as Forest School Leadership and Montessori. When you join our client you join the whole group, so you will have the support of our other Nursery Managers, Senior Managers and Head Office staff. You will also have the confidence of knowing that you are joining a team that offers Outstanding childcare.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager who is ready for a greater challenge. You will be responsible for Managing your nursery setting including:

· Delivering an Early Years curriculum which incorporates Montessori, HighScope and EYFS;

· Creating a warm and welcoming environment for parents and children;

· Recruiting, developing and managing a team of up to 12 staff;

· Selling the nursery to new parents including conducting viewings;

· Responding to all enquiries, both internal and external, in a timely manner;

· Ongoing nursery communications with parents including weekly newsletters;

· Operational planning;

· Budgetary management and reporting;

· Building excellent relationships with children, parents and colleagues;

· Promoting child welfare and ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed;

· Contributing to the reputation of our clients Nursery Group.

Benefits

· Discount on Childcare Fees (50% from day one increasing to 66% with service);

· Fun social events throughout the year and an annual Christmas party;

· Celebration of hard work - bonuses, vouchers and social events;

· 33 days holidays pa with Birthday day off;

· Discounts on high street shops such as Asda, Currys and PC World;

· Wellbeing Centre;

· Employee Assistance Programme.

What you will bring

· Experience as Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager;

· NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years, NNEB, Montessori Diploma, Early Years Degree or QTS;

· Strong knowledge of EYFS and children’s learning and development;

· Leadership acumen;

· Excellent staff management skills;

· Experience in dealing with external organisations;

· Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication;

· Self-motivation, innovation and a positive outlook;

· Strong planning, budgeting and organisational skills;

· Lots of energy; and above all,

· A passion for delivering amazing educational experiences to children.

An Enhanced DBS check and reference checks will be carried out prior to employment.