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Reports to: Director

Main responsibilities: To deliver and ensure a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years.

To manage the day to day activities of the setting.

To ensure that the nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others.

To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development.

To manage other staff within the nursery. To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the Director

Main activities:

· Overall day to day management responsibility for the nursery

· To be responsible for the efficient running of the nursery and overall delivery of a high quality service

· To ensure that the nursery provides a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times

· To ensure that the nursery plans an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress

· To ensure the nursery meets Ofsted requirements at all times

· To inspire, lead, manage, supervise and support the nursery staff

· To undertake and assign designated officer roles.

· To work with other professionals in the local area for the benefit of children and families

· To ensure all staff understand and work to nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies

· To take responsibility for planning, which ensures each child is working towards the early learning goals

· To organise and participate in the key person system

· To conduct staff appraisals and supervisions as appropriate and to identify staff training needs

· To ensure all records are properly maintained in accordance with the policies and procedures of the company

· To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the nursery and its curriculum, exchanging information about children’s progress and encouraging parents’ involvement.

· To work in partnership with senior management to update and review the self-evaluation and improvement plan.

· To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the nursery aims and objectives.

Person Specification for Nursery Manager Factors Essential Criteria Desirable Criteria Education & Qualifications

· Minimum Level 3 qualification in Children and Young Peoples Workforce or equivalent.

· A minimum of 2 years recent experience, working in a Preschool /Nursery setting, ideally already in a senior practitioner or room leader role.

· Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted statutory guidance.

· Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities.

Skills & Attributes

· Empathy and understanding of children under five.

· Excellent verbal and communication skills with children and parents.

· Ability to write reports and keep clear and accurate records.

· Effective team leadership.

· Excellent organizational skills

· Administrative and basic IT skills

· Calm and caring nature

· Ability to work as part of a team

· Able to work on own initiative

Personal Qualities

· Friendly, positive attitude, reliable, enthusiastic, and flexible

· A commitment to quality in all areas, with a high level of motivation and enthusiasm

· Able to perform under stress

· A creative thinker

· A can do approach

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £33,280.00 per year

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company pension

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person