Senior Nursery Manager
- Employer
- Elite Employment
- Location
- UK
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 20 Jul 2022
Based in Winchester, my client, one of the UK's leading childcare providers is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivational Senior Nursery Manager to run their well-established and OFSTED 'Outstanding' Nursery.
This nursery is double 'Outstanding' from OFSTED, and has had a recent inspection, and therefore no inspection is due for at least 4 years.
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.
* 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.
Qualifications:
* Level 3 Qualification or above in childcare
* Previous managerial experience within an early years setting
* An strong understanding of the developmental needs of children.
* Knowledge and strong understanding of safeguarding good practice
This Nursery provides an outstanding amount of benefits, and as part of a team you are entitled to the following:
* Additional 3 days holiday for long service
* Birthday day off and gift
* Opportunities to study for level 2 & 3 leadership qualifications plus level 5 childcare qualifications which is all fully funded by the nursery as well as a full support programme from our Training and Development Manager.
* Free weekly coffee from Caffe Nero or Sausage roll from Greggs, free monthly cinema ticket (at ODEON, Vue, Cinieword, Rakuten or Livenow,) 24 hour access to private GP & wellbeing support online, Free Grunne Products, 55% off Mygym memberships, 25% off Expedia holidays as well as a range of other discounts include your weekly food shop or meals out.
* 50% discount for childcare
* Pension
* Sick pay
Location: Winchester
Salary: £34,000 - £40,000 per annum
Plus bonus scheme (to be discussed at interview)
Hours: Monday-Friday 40 hours per week
(less hours may be considered, to work 4 days as opposed to 5 for the right candidate)
Our aim is to contact all successful applications within 5 working day of receiving your application. Should you not of heard within 5 days, please feel free to contact us to confirm that your application has been received
This nursery is double 'Outstanding' from OFSTED, and has had a recent inspection, and therefore no inspection is due for at least 4 years.
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.
* 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.
Qualifications:
* Level 3 Qualification or above in childcare
* Previous managerial experience within an early years setting
* An strong understanding of the developmental needs of children.
* Knowledge and strong understanding of safeguarding good practice
This Nursery provides an outstanding amount of benefits, and as part of a team you are entitled to the following:
* Additional 3 days holiday for long service
* Birthday day off and gift
* Opportunities to study for level 2 & 3 leadership qualifications plus level 5 childcare qualifications which is all fully funded by the nursery as well as a full support programme from our Training and Development Manager.
* Free weekly coffee from Caffe Nero or Sausage roll from Greggs, free monthly cinema ticket (at ODEON, Vue, Cinieword, Rakuten or Livenow,) 24 hour access to private GP & wellbeing support online, Free Grunne Products, 55% off Mygym memberships, 25% off Expedia holidays as well as a range of other discounts include your weekly food shop or meals out.
* 50% discount for childcare
* Pension
* Sick pay
Location: Winchester
Salary: £34,000 - £40,000 per annum
Plus bonus scheme (to be discussed at interview)
Hours: Monday-Friday 40 hours per week
(less hours may be considered, to work 4 days as opposed to 5 for the right candidate)
Our aim is to contact all successful applications within 5 working day of receiving your application. Should you not of heard within 5 days, please feel free to contact us to confirm that your application has been received
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