Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager

Location: St Albans,Hertfordshire

Salary: £35k - £41k + Excellent Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Client:

Our client is a reputable childcare nursery, delivering quality care and exceptional experiences for children.

The Role:

As a Nursery Manager, you will lead and enhance the early years practice, ensuring outstanding care and education for children within a dynamic and collaborative setting.

Responsibilities:

? Take responsibility for safeguarding and child protection, including the Designated Safeguarding Lead role in the Nursery Manager's absence.
? Lead the development and implementation of educational programmes and curricula.
? Maintain high-quality teaching and learning practices.
? Create an effective learning environment with high-quality, safe resources.
? Promote inclusion and engage with parents/carers and the wider community.
? Act as the SENCO and manage all related responsibilities.
? Build strong relationships with the nursery team, acting as a trusted leader.
? Recruit and induct new team members, ensuring alignment with safer recruitment practices.
? Share operational insights with the management team to ensure the nurserys success.
? Ensure compliance with Early Years Foundation Stage and Ofsted standards.
? Manage the nursery's financial objectives and budgets effectively.


Requirements:

? Previously worked as a Nursery Manager or in a similar role.
? Minimum of 2 years experience in an early year's leadership role.
? Level 6 or higher qualification in Early Years or Childcare and Education.
? Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
? Enhanced DBS check.
? Right to work in the UK.


Benefits:

? Competitive salary
? 33 days holidays
? Ongoing training opportunities
? Discounted gym membership
? Specsavers eyecare vouchers
? Access to a financial wellbeing service
? Health and wellbeing resources and support
? Free life coaching in the Dream Academy