** Passionate Nursery Manager Wanted – Full-Time Role **
Are you a passionate and experienced Nursery Manager ready for a new challenge?
At SMART, we’re looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and caring Nursery Manager to join our growing family and help lead our nursery to continued success. We’ve developed a strong reputation since taking over our 65-place nursery in Southfields in 2017, thanks to a professional, energetic, and passionate team who are dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes for the children in our care. If you’re looking for a rewarding role with a supportive, vibrant team, we want to hear from you!
About Us: SMART Preschools is not about big ads or fancy marketing – it’s about real impact. Every day, we come to work with one simple goal: to give every child the best possible start to their education. Our small, dedicated team handles all the administrative work, so as Nursery Manager, you’ll have more time to focus on what really matters – supporting your team, ensuring best practices, and providing exceptional care and education to the children.
To learn more about us, check out our website!- https://sites.google.com/smartpreschools.co.uk/parent-portal/home
The Role: As Nursery Manager, you will be at the heart of our nursery. You’ll have the opportunity to lead a passionate team, empower them through training, and ensure the quality of provision remains high. We believe in freeing up our nursery managers from unnecessary admin, so you can concentrate on what you do best.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the smooth running of the nursery on a day-to-day basis.
- Welcome new team members and children, and provide continued development support.
- Manage and coach a team of 15 dedicated Early Years practitioners.
- Plan staffing rotas and manage educational resources and supplies.
- Ensure high-quality observations and learning journals for all children.
- Conduct regular risk assessments to maintain a safe and supportive environment.
- Plan and coordinate internal and external training programs for the team.
- Conduct performance appraisals and provide constructive feedback.
- Plan termly educational activities and events, and implement the curriculum weekly.
- Build strong relationships with parents and engage with them through regular communication.
- Manage parent events and provide opportunities for parents to work collaboratively with the nursery.
- Support room leaders in developing their skills and initiatives.
- Be a positive role model for your team, inspiring them to be their best self!
What We’re Looking For:
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or above in Early Years Education.
- Experience: At least 2 years of experience as a Manager in Early Years education.
- Desirable: Management qualification, B.A. or higher in Early Years Education, Safeguarding and Prevent training, strong computer literacy.
- Must-Haves: Great organisational skills, a can-do attitude, positive energy, a passion for children’s development, and a smile that can light up a room.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary (£50,000 per annum).
- Pension contributions
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement + 3 personal days for emergencies.
- Performance-based bonuses to recognise your hard work.
- Two weeks paid sabbatical after 5 years of service.
- Personal annual training budget of £500 to support your career development.
- Opportunity to shape a growing, progressive Early Years provider.
- Sovereign healthcare package with employee benefits.
- Up to 5 days paid sick leave.
- Regular team bonding events to keep morale high!
Sound good? If you’re ready to join a team that truly values its staff and children, send us your CV today! We can’t wait to meet you and show you what makes SMART a great place to work!
We look forward to hearing from you!
SMART is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees to share this commitment. We are a Safer Recruitment employer. All job offers are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and at least 2 references.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a minimum of a NVQ Level 3 qualification in Early Years?
Experience:
- Nursery: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
