Here is the detailed summary:
Job Overview: Nursery Manager
A hands-on, leadership role managing the daily operations, team, and Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum at a newly developed private nursery.
Pay, Hours & Perks
- Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 per year (depending on experience).
- Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
- Perks: Free hot lunches, extra paid day off for your birthday, generous holiday allowance, free parking, company uniform, pension, and structured career development with ongoing training and mentoring.
Core Responsibilities
- Setting & Operational Leadership: Oversee daily nursery operations, update setting policies, and support the Deputy Manager with weekly staff rotas.
- Team Management & Supervision: Lead and inspire staff, conduct team supervisions, and implement staff training plans.
- Curriculum & Developmental Care: Deliver room-based care with an emphasis on Reggio Emilia principles, ensure health and safety compliance, and track children's milestones using the Famly app.
- Community Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with parents, children, and colleagues.
Key Requirements
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years Qualification (or equivalent) and GCSE Maths (minimum).
- Experience: Proven experience in a similar nursery management or leadership role, along with practical Special Educational Needs (SEN) experience.
- Knowledge & Compliance: Strong working knowledge of EYFS standards and a valid DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Sick pay
- Transport links
Application question(s):
- Level 3 Early Years Education
- DBS
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Nursery: 3 years (required)
- Management: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
