Job Description
- Competitive salary - £49,000 guaranteed per annum
- Very generous staff discount for childcare!
- Career Progression pathways
- Training opportunities
- Pension scheme
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 1 extra days holiday per year for your first 5 years
- 1 extra weeks holiday when you achieve 10 years service (on top of that detailed above!)
- Paid apprenticeships to support your progress to your next goal
- BUPA Employee Assistance Access for you and your family
- Employee hub where you will find a plethora of support and information to support you in role
- Annual staff events to enjoy with your team and others in the business
We are currently recruiting for a passionate Nursery Manager to lead our Catford Nursery which has 64 places.
The nursery features 4 playrooms accommodating for children from 3 months until they transition to school. As a Nursery Manager working with us you can expect a competitive salary, outstanding training and development within your role and a supportive team.
As Nursery Manager you will be the named suitable person in charge of the nursery and responsible for all operational and regulatory aspects, as well as building goals which are shared and supported by the whole team. You will be responsible for effectively leading, managing and inspiring your team to deliver an outstanding service of care and education to our children and their families. Our expectation is that this is delivered consistently and on a daily basis to ensure that the EYFS and children’s learning outcomes and development are embedded within the nursery every day.
As Nursery Manager you will be responsible for the effective leadership of the nursery team. You will need to provide training opportunities, coaching and mentoring as well as implementing a robust performance management approach within the team. The Nursery Manager has the overall responsibility of safeguarding, health and safety practices and child protection on a daily basis. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate and up to date systems and records at all times.
Other Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Lead and role model professional practice at all times alongside high standards of behaviour within the staff team.
- Deliver relevant training allowing the team to continually reflect upon practice, to enable continuous improvement in order to deliver high quality care and education for staff, children and our families.
- To be the Designated Safeguarding Lead at the nursery and hold overall responsibility for the day to day management of safeguarding and child protection policies within the nursery.
- Complete effective supervisions for all staff.
- Develop positive family relationships
- Deliver 95%+ occupancy across the setting
- Develop a system for effective budgeting across departments
- Continuously develop high performing practitioners, assistants and room leaders building the strongest talent pool in the sector.
- Working with our online platform to invoice, collect parental fees and establish strategies to deliver FTE growth within the nursery.
- Optimise revenue generation and costs effectively and efficiency in line with staff ratio requirements to deliver the annual P&L’s.
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of efficient staff deployment, matching staff hours to FTE bookings.
- Develop the highest quality of Early Childhood practice and experiences for all children in the setting including those with Disability of Special Educational Needs promoting independence and emotional well-being.
Qualifications and Skills
- Minimum of Level three in childcare (Essential)
- Minimum of 4 years Management experience (ideally at Nursery Manager Level)
- Obtained an Outstanding rating while in position (desirable)
- Relevant safeguarding/child protection training and willing to undertake further training
- Must be able to work a flexible 40 hour week
- Able to communicate clearly with adults and children using a variety of techniques both written and oral.
- Competent user of ICT systems and has the willingness to learn and develop ICT skills.
- Able to manage workload, deadlines and manage time effectively to deliver the desired results.
- Highly motivated and driven in order to achieve deadlines
- Thrives in a fast paced dynamic environment.
- Calm approach under pressure and always showing a ‘can do’ attitude.
More about out Catford nursery:
Opened in 2016, Little Elms Catford is one of our newest nurseries to the Little Elms nurseries group. Offering the same state-of-the-art facilities and care as our other nurseries, Little Elms Catford has just 64 places and so offers a smaller, more homely setting.
Little Elms Catford has a bespoke baby room on the 1st floor (3 months to 2 years) while the toddler area (2 to 3 years) and pre-school department (3 to 5 years) on the ground floor.
The well-equipped indoor areas combine with fabulous outdoor facilities that include Astroturf to allow plenty of fresh air, even after inclement weather.
Stimulating activities include Dance & Movement for all ages, with pre-schoolers also enjoying weekly French lessons and sessions with an LTA tennis coach during the summer. We also offer weekly cookery lessons for all ages with our full-time Kitchen Assistant. The pre-school room has excellent resources including computers and iPads. The pre-school staff are there to ensure that children receive the right preparation for starting school.
Balanced meals and healthy snacks are provided by our full-time Kitchen Assistant, who is supervised by our qualified Chef. With rigorous procedures for signing in and out and CCTV systems in place, every precaution is taken to ensure children’s safety and security.
The nursery is located off the A21 in a quiet rural area and is a short distance from Catford Bridge and Catford Station.
We look forward to receiving your application!
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All roles are subject to reference checks and enhanced disclosure and barring checks. It will be necessary due to the nature of this job for your to undertake a DBS check prior to employment. Within your application it is essential that you disclose any information requested in respect of convictions or cautions. Failure to disclose any information as above will result in dismissal or disciplinary action.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £49,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Discounted or free food
- Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:
School type:
- Day nursery
- Preschool
- Private nursery school
Experience:
- nursery management: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: NMCatford
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