Nursery Manager

Family First Nurseries

Nursery Manager

£31000

Family First Nurseries, Ellington, Cambridgeshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 15 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 7fb0d6bf20a44addbc3f55e0cd175894

Full Job Description

  • 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.

  • Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.

    You will need to have a full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification and some leadership experience., Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential

  • Over 1 year's experience of working in Early Years - Essential

  • Sound knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential

  • Over 1 year's experience of working in a management position - Desirable

  • 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.

    £31,000 a year - Permanent, Full-time, Permanent | Full Time | 40 hours

    Salary: £31,000 per annum

    Are you ready to step up into a managing role?

    Hilton Day Nursery caters for up to 21 children a da across 3 age groups and is a lovely small setting for a strong Deputy Manager or Third In Charge to take their next step in their career.

    As Nursery Manager you will need to provide the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children and effectively manage daily operations of the nursery, including positive partnerships with staff and parents.

    This role is working 40 hours per week, various shifts patterns between the opening and closing times of the nursery 7:00am-18:00pm. This nursery is open all year round only closing on bank holidays and between Christmas and new year therefore is not a term time only role., Family First benefits include annual leave starting at 27 days on top of a paid birthday day off and bank holidays. On top of this we have discounted nursery fees for all our teams, friends and family, access to a discount/perks platform with exceptional learning & development opportunities tailored to you.