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SalaryTerm Time Nursery Manager
Nurse Seekers are proud to be recruiting a Nursery Manager behalf of a fantastic Outstanding Ofsted rated nursery based in Blackpool. The successful candidate must be passionate about providing outstanding care and education for children in the community and who can help give their children the best possible start in their early years.
Key Responsibilities
- To provide safe, high quality education and care for children aged 2-4 years.
- To fulfil legal and statutory requirements and to supervise staff on a day to day basis.
- To contribute to and implement Nursery policies.
- Work autonomously in relation to the day to day management of the nursery.
- Make confident day to day decisions thoughtfully and with a high degree of sensitivity to the needs of the staff, children and families.
- Supervising of the work of the room Leaders, Nursery Practitioners and Assistants and the Nursery Administrator within the Nursery as well as any students who may be on teaching practice or work placement.
- Supporting parents in becoming competent and confident co-educators who are actively involved in their child s development.
- Safeguarding and pastoral care of the children within the Nursery, ensuring that children s safety, wellbeing and welfare are at the forefront of all they do.
- . To liaise with the Academy s SENDCO as appropriate and support staff in implementing any support plans for children with additional needs.
- To prepare children for their transition to school, including liaison with local schools and transferring relevant information as required.
- To ensure appropriate staffing levels to OFSTED s requirements are maintained at all times.
- 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 ensure records are properly maintained, including those held electronically e.g. daily attendance register, accident and incident reporting
- To ensure that the Nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others, that equipment is safe, standards of hygiene are high, safety procedures are implemented at all times.
Essential Criteria
- NNEB, CACHE Level 3, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Suitable Level 2 Maths Qualification.
- At least 3 years experience working in an EYFS setting
- Experience working in management in an EYFS setting as a senior member of staff.
- Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted statutory guidance.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and pension plan.
- Term time only working (13 weeks paid holiday each year).
- A Chromebook laptop for personal and professional use
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- A supportive and skilled staff team and access to coaching to support you in further developing your role.
If this sounds like the type of vacancy you feel you have been looking for, then apply today! Alternatively call Olivia or one of our Nursery Team on (phone number removed), or register your details.
