Nursery Manager in Thirsk

Are you ready to Dream Big? At Lara Nursery, we create a nurturing and inspiring environment where children are supported to become confident, curious, and enthusiastic learners. We believe in learning through play, exploration, and meaningful experiences that help children develop a love of learning from an early age. Outdoor learning is a valued part of our approach, with children regularly enjoying hands-on experiences in our rural setting that support their confidence, well-being, and development. Our experienced team recognises that every child is unique and works together as a team that dreams big, constantly striving to provide the very best care, education, and opportunities for every child.

Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Hours: Monday - Friday 40 hours a week

Salary: £32,000 to £40,000 per annum

Welcome Bonus available!

What will you be doing day to day?

As a Nursery Manager, you’ll be responsible for all aspects of the nursery operations and compliance, building and leading a brilliant team, as well as driving exceptionally high standards throughout. This role requires a depth of knowledge in Early Years education to lead and deliver outstanding education opportunities for all. A passion for delivering the highest standard of customer service, commercial intuition, and team development is together, what creates the environment we are building. With the child at the center of everything we do in a warm, fun, and ‘love of learning’ setting, where both children and adults can dream big.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and programs that align with regulatory requirements and Ofsted expectations to ensure that these are maintained at all times to enable best practices.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate nursery staff members to ensure they meet the highest standards of professionalism.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to learn through play-based activities.
• Collaborate with parents/guardians to understand their child's individual needs, provide regular updates on their progress, and address any concerns or questions.
• Oversee the implementation of an age-appropriate curriculum that promotes physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
• Maintain accurate records related to attendance, enrolment, health records, incident reports, and other necessary documentation.

Are you who we are looking for?

If you dream big and aspire to make your mark by creating an inspirational team that can positively impact the next generation, this is the job for you, and we would love to hear from you.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a leadership role within an early childhood education setting.
• Knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early years education.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with children, parents/guardians, staff members, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to lead a team by providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to multitask effectively.
• A relevant qualification in early childhood education (e.g., Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education) is preferred.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and standards (e.g., Ofsted) is desirable.
• Knowledge of budgets.

Desirable:

• Relevant degree level qualification, Early Years Professional Status; knowledge of the Reggio Emilia Approach, Forest School, and Montessori Early Education; knowledge of the Eat Better Start Better program for Under 5's; knowledge of the EYFS.
• A track record of providing excellent Early Years education with children at the heart of all you do.
• Evidence of leading a team at different points in their career, you can demonstrate skills in staff development and supervision.

Apply now to become our Nursery Manager and help shape our childcare business!

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Childcare options
• Staff meals available
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Referral program benefits
• An open-door management policy across all of our settings - You should always feel like you can come and talk to us.
• Free on-site parking

Lara Nursery Group Limited is committed to the safety and well-being of the children in our care, as such the successful post holder will be required to undergo a robust vetting process, including an enhanced DBS Check and Reference History Checks.