Nursery Manager

Handkerchief Day Nursery are seeking to appoint a qualified Manager. You will be joining a nursery with ambitious plans, where the staff team are stable, happy and enthusiastic about creating amazing experiences for the children within their care. You should possess great communication skills and have a calm, approachable nature. Within your role a manager your purpose will be to provide the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children, and effectively manage daily operations of the nursery, including positive partnerships with colleagues and parents,

• Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met throughout the nursery
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are embedded, applied and adhered to by all
• Facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies and implement any recommendations
• Embed effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff
• Ensure that all children receive stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources which are appropriate to their age and stage of development
• Promote a culture of self-evaluation and reflective practice throughout the nursery.
• Manage any complaints or concerns raised in a thorough and timely manner and inform senior management
• Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file
• Participate in all activities related to nursery publications, advertising, public relations, the web site, and other marketing activities designed to promote the nursery
• Promote positive relations with an approachable manner and time to listen to your team
• Develop a well-qualified and experienced team that meets and exceeds all relevant standards
• The nursery will be open 7am-6:30pm 51 weeks of the year
• Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.
  
  This position would suit an experienced Manager who has at least a level 3 childcare qualification and who has previously worked in a similar role.
The aim of our nursery is to provide a happy, home away-from-home environment for all children in our care with emphasis on individual attention and learning through play. Our philosophy is that a child should be happy, safe and healthy in a stimulating and educational environment. We aim to work in partnership with all parents to provide a service that will reach their individual needs. The staff we employ are with us because of their genuine love of children, others are training 'on the job' and some have a wealth of experience with children during their lifetime.,
• Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - essential
• Over 2 years' experience of working in Early Years - essential
• Sound knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - essential
• Level 5 qualification in Childcare and/or Management and Leadership - desirable
• Experience of successfully passing an Ofsted inspection to good or outstanding - desirable
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Family First benefits include annual leave starting at 24 days on top of a paid birthday day off and bank holidays.