Nursery Manager

Main Areas of Responsibility:

• To work with the Deputy Manager to ensure that all children receive the highest possible standard of care and professional practice within the nursery.



• To oversee and ensure that all office procedures that effect the smooth running of the provision are managed effectively.



• To promote and maintain the good name of the Nursery through word of mouth, the media, open days and additional events.



• To maintain and exceed the welfare requirements set out in the statutory guidance.



• Health and safety checklists completed daily and monthly.



• To ensure safer recruitment processes are followed.



• To be the named Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the nursery.
  
  Would you like to be part of a multi award winning nursery group? Do you think you have what it takes to get a nursery to an Ofsted outstanding rating? Are you motivated to create a nursery that consistently exceeds parents' expectations and delivers exceptional child-centric day care?, Knowledge and skills:



• Knowledge, understanding and experience of working with children.



• Knowledge and understanding of legislation and regulations relating to education and care of young children and ensure this is updated.



• Have experience with the Ofsted inspection process and have a tracked record of this.



• Able to work independently and to manage own time efficiently.



• Experience of managing, supervision and appraisal of staff.



• Ability to develop an effective team.



• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels.



• Commitment to equal opportunities for all children and families.



• Safer Recruitment training.



• Advanced Safeguarding.



• Paediatric First Aid. (Desirable)



• Enhanced DBS



• Level 3 Food Hygiene (Desirable)



• IOSH managing safety (Desirable)



• Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification (Desirable)



• 2 years experience working within Early Years



• Level 5 Early Years Qualification (Desirable)
  
  Little Adventures is committed to Safer Recruitment, therefore this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and at least 2 satisfactory references.


Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events


• Company pension


• Discounted or free food


• Employee discount


• Store discount