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SalaryFor over 25 years Snapdragons has forged a reputation for exceptional care and education and is now the largest provider of Early Years education and careers in Bath, Bristol and North Wiltshire. Our award-winning, family-run group is recognised locally and nationally as a leader in the nursery sector. We are also defying industry conventions in that we are almost fully staffed, which makes for a more creative and relaxed working environment.
We only recruit the very best team members in exchange for competitive salaries along with excellent benefits and rewards, including:
· 6.6 weeks paid holiday a year and paid lunch breaks
· Nursery closures between Christmas and New Year (meaning never working over the Christmas break)
· Additional paid leave on your Birthday
· 'Refer a Friend’ Bonus
· Glitzy Christmas Party with fabulous food, entertainment, vouchers, prizes and taxis!
· Paid First Aid Training
As Manager of a unit you will be an outstanding and inspiring practitioner. You will have the confidence to lead your team, displaying a high level of motivation, a flexible enthusiastic approach and good communication skills.
You will have the ability to manage a unit, which will continue to develop and change in order to meet the needs of the community. You must be able to provide exceptional Early Years care in a safe, nurturing and fulfilling environment whilst inspiring children to unlock their full potential through key skills and values which will establish them as gifted citizens of the world.
The role of Unit Co-ordinator is to provide professional leadership, compliance with regulatory requirements and to ensure the setting delivers the highest standards of care and education. There is full time admin support and all bills and invoicing are done centrally meaning you can concentrate of the children.
You must have experience of a senior role within an Early Years’ setting, and at least two years’ experience in childcare, with a minimum of Level 3 qualification specific to Early Years as defined by the Department for Education.
We offer an attractive salary of £29,500 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.
The post is full time (40 hours per week over 4 days so you have an extra day off every week!!), Monday to Friday, all year round and you will be entitled to 6.6 weeks holiday, including Bank Holidays.
Snapdragons Redland is in a leafy residential conservation area surrounded by greenery, including two children’s parks on the doorstep. Toddlers and preschool children occupy one building each in two beautiful Victorian villas linked by a modern glass atrium. The babies have their own Baby Pod, a single level modern building with access to its own garden areas alongside the main garden. As with all our nurseries the interiors are furnished with natural wooden furniture and high-quality resources to stimulate curiosity and open-ended play. There is a stunning children’s kitchen and bistro dining area and a hall equipped with a stage and indoor climbing feature. This is our largest nursery with capacity for 200 children aged 0-5 years so you will find career opportunities and progression within the large staff team, as well as lots of friends. There is some limited staff parking, but the nursery is very well served by public transport with buses running regularly along all the nearby routes, as well as being just 2 minutes from Redland train station with local lines and a link to Temple Meads.
Snapdragons are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory employment references. It is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
SAFEGUARDING NOTE: As this role is working in a "regulated activity" according to the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate (DBS).
