At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to provide outstanding care and education for children.
- Company: Bright Horizons, a supportive and innovative nursery environment.
- Benefits: £1000 welcome bonus, childcare discounts, competitive bonuses, and 25 days annual leave.
- Other info: Access to professional development and a dynamic work culture.
- 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 childcare.
The predicted salary is between 37125 - 45375 £ per year.
Welcome bonus of £1000 T&C's apply. Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? We’re looking for a Nursery Manager to join our Poole Montessori nursery.
- Childcare discount of 100% for first child*
- Competitive bonus of up to £6,000, awarded in line with Ofsted inspection outcomes
- 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
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.
- 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
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.
Childcare & nursery manager in Poole employer: Bright Horizons
Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Pre School is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff. With a supportive work culture, competitive benefits including a generous welcome bonus, childcare discounts, and access to a comprehensive professional development programme, employees are empowered to thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children. Located in Poole, this nursery offers a vibrant environment where you can lead a dedicated team and contribute to high-quality early years education.
