At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to deliver outstanding care and education for children.
- Company: Bright Horizons, a supportive organisation driven by HEART principles.
- Benefits: 100% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and 25 days annual leave.
- Other info: Join a vibrant nursery with excellent growth opportunities and a fantastic outdoor space.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and leadership experience in Early Years.
The predicted salary is between 39013 - 47683 £ per year.
Bright Horizons Kew Nursery is situated on the site of a primary school. We're less than a 10 minute walk from Kew Gardens station on the District line and also have free parking just a short walk away. Our 66-place nursery is proudly Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and consists of bright, colourful rooms tailored for each age group. Our nursery also features a fantastic outdoor space for the children to explore, fully equipped with a sandpit and climbing frame!
Our Benefits
- Childcare discount of 100% for first child
- Enhanced parental leave
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
- Pension
- Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
- Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
The Role
As a Nursery Manager, you will lead a team to deliver outstanding care and education to all the children in your setting, and through inspirational leadership drive employee engagement, retention and performance. You will act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, holding overall responsibility for the day to day running of the nursery, and management of safeguarding policies. You will work in partnership with support office teams to recruit, nurture, and continuously develop high performing colleagues, as well as identify and implement commercial plans and strategies to deliver FTE growth. You will optimise nursery performance, revenue generation, and cost efficiency in line with staff ratio requirements.
What We’re Looking For
- Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
- Experience within an Early Years leadership role (ideally as a Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager or similar)
- Experience of participating with a regulatory inspection, leading to a ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ outcome
- Experience of developing high performance teams, with effective regulatory compliance, quality improvement, delivery of high-quality pedagogy, innovation and service excellence
- Confident decision maker, with ability to support change and understanding of complex relationship between commercial and service excellence within a regulated setting
- Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
- Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers
We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS. Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
Nursery Manager (Maternity cover) in Bodmin employer: Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool
Bright Horizons Wokingham Day Nursery and Pre School is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and inclusive work culture driven by our HEART principles. With generous benefits such as childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, and a strong commitment to professional development, employees can thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children. Located conveniently in Wokingham, the nursery offers a vibrant environment where staff can enjoy monthly treats and flexible working options, ensuring a fulfilling career in early years education.
Contact Details:
Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool Recruitment Team
