Nursey Manager

Rewards and Benefits on Offer

• Competitive salary
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Bonus scheme
• Staff discount
• Varied and interesting role

MTrec’s New Client Opportunity

Our client is a successful and established, highly successful and expanding business, based in Chester le Street. They are currently looking for an experienced Nursery Manager to join their team on a full time, permanent basis. If you meet the person specification for the role, please apply below for an immediate response.

The Job you will be Doing

• Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the nursery.
• Ensuring all policies and procedures are implemented, updated and adhered to at all times including ensuring that all legislation in relation to Ofsted, Child Protection, special needs, safeguarding and Health and Safety are complied with.
• Deliver outstanding care to all the children in your setting.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of appropriate planning, observation and assessment procedures to ensure a consistent service.
• Review and monitor occupancy levels to ensure they are maintained to maximum capacity.
• Work with the company directors or persons on their behalf to proactively promote the nursery using advertising or marketing campaigns.
• Promote parental involvement in the nursery which includes a yearly plan of events for parents to be part of and enabling a parent’s close involvement in their child’s development.
• Implement and manage an effective parent liaison programme, ensuring regular communication and interaction with parents including producing a monthly newsletter for all nursery parents, email and social networking communications.
• Monitor enquiries and bookings to ensure the nursery has an expected level of occupancy as agreed with the company directors.
• Lead and manage the staff team, including responsibility for recruitment and retention ensuring that those appointed are qualified and have the skills required to work in the nursery, references and DBS checks are obtained, and contracts issued. As well as supporting continuous professional development.
• Develop and maintain the nursery environment, resources and equipment to ensure that they provide a high-quality learning space which offers children a wide range of experiences.
• Ensure that healthy, nutritious food is offered at all times
• Hold regular meetings with the Directors to identify key concerns, priorities and agreed actions.

About You

• Previous experience as a Nursery Manager is essential
• Experience of recruitment and HR procedures
• A minimum of a level 3 qualification in Early Years and willing to obtain a level 5 in leadership.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted, Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the legislative requirements for working with children
• Have a commitment to excellence in childcare, share enthusiasm and passion for childcare
• Lead by example and motivate the staff team to ensure a high-quality standard of care and education is attained.