Early Years Nursery Manager

We are now looking for a Nursery Manager to join our nursery with the highest standard of nursery care and education within a unique environment, children are actively encouraged to explore, learn and interact with others.
This nursery has a lovely setting with lots of creativity and has a team who are dedicated to the care of children. We are looking for an individual to provide a hands-on, fun, creative and an innovative environment for children.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Ensure that all children attending the setting are kept safe and receive rich and stimulating play experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development.
Ensure that all legislation in relation to Ofsted registration, special needs, safeguarding and Health and Safety is complied with and that company policies and procedures are adhered to.
Understanding of recruitment and selection procedures
Co-ordination of tasks and responsibilities and the ability to delegate where necessary
Understanding of recruitment and selection
Co-ordination of tasks and responsibilities and the ability to delegate where necessary.
Recruiting employees and providing ongoing training in best care practices
Developing and maintaining the nursery budget
Arranging marketing materials
Monitoring the condition of the facility and equipment and organising maintenance, repairs and new items as required
Updating parents and Carers about their child’s progress and behaviour
Answering enquiries about enrolment, payments and practices
Developing and implementing an age-appropriate program of annual events and activities
Preparing the nursery for Ofsted inspections and following inspector recommendations
The ideal applicant:
Must be at least Level 3 qualified and have experience working as a Nursery Manager.
Have a detailed understanding of the requirements set by Ofsted
Have a commitment to SEND.
Experience of managing budgets
An excellent knowledge of the EYFS and experience of working with children and families
Experience of managing/supervising staff with extensive knowledge of Safeguarding
Experience of Recruitment procedures
Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage’s welfare, learning and development requirements
Understanding of child safety practices including paediatric first aid, safeguarding children and food hygiene
Leadership, including organisation, the ability to motivate others and effective decision-making
Written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships with staff, parents and Caregivers
Marketing for devising effective promotional strategies.
Business management, including employee recruitment, developing and implementing training programmes and running meetings
Computer literacy, including confidence using Microsoft Office and record-keeping software
In return, this opportunity offers the ideal applicant a competitive salary, pension and the opportunity to work as part of a highly successful team.
As company, we work with a wonderful called CHANGING STARS MALAWI. Who are creating settings to provide Early Years care in Malawi, as a company we will opportunities to go to Malawi and make a difference out there.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £25,500.00-£28,500.00 per year
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
School type:
Day nursery
Ability to commute/relocate:
Blackpool, Lancashire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
Nursery: 3 years (required)
Childcare: 3 years (preferred)
Management: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person