Nursery Manager in Glasgow

Creche-n-Co Ltd is seeking a Nursery Manager to join our team.

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We are excited to be recruiting for a highly experienced, passionate Nursery Manager for our Fairfield's Private Day Nursery at Fairfield Hospital in Bury. We are looking for an inspirational leader to join our established team, who is dedicated to supporting high quality childcare and education in the Early Years.

Deliver and ensure a high standard of learning, development, and care for children aged 0-5 years
Fulfill legal and statutory requirements and supervise staff on a day-to-day basis
Manage the day-to-day activities of the setting
Ensure the preschool nursery is a safe environment for children, staff, and others
Develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child's development
Manage other staff within the nursery setting
Be responsible for any tasks delegated by the Director
Lead and supervise the day-to-day running of the Nursery
Ensure the nursery is at optimum capacity at all times, including marketing, admissions, and financial processes
Interact professionally with colleagues and maintain good working relationships
Supervise Early Years Practitioners, Early Years Assistants, and students on work placement
Develop and implement an engaging, accessible, and relevant curriculum
Safeguard children within the Nursery, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and welfare
Support parents in becoming actively involved in their child's development
Provide high-quality education and learning within the EY framework
Oversee long-term planning, following the EYFS curriculum, and sessional plans
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the Nursery curriculum and provision
Create a welcoming and family-friendly environment
Supervise children and ensure their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual well-being
Ensure observations and assessments by Nursery staff are conducted in line with the EYFS framework
Promote positive values, attitudes, and behavior among children
Oversee key worker responsibilities of all other Nursery staff
Lead induction and settling in for new children
Liaise closely with parents/carers and inform them about the Nursery and its curriculum
Observe children as individuals and promote inclusion and acceptance of children with special needs
Liaise with the SENDCO and support staff in implementing support plans for children with additional needs
Prepare children for their transition to school, including liaison with local schools
Promote the Nursery to current parents and potential customers
Manage staffing rotas, timetables, and sickness/absence cover
Ensure appropriate staffing levels to OFSTED's requirements
Support staff in planning, observation, and assessment procedures
Run induction and probation for new staff and volunteers
Chair regular staff development, planning, and supervision meetings
Assist with recruitment of new Nursery staff
Identify staff training needs and provide/facilitate training opportunities
Supervise staff and monitor the quality of teaching and learning
Ensure all staff understand and work to Nursery policies and procedures
Lead the implementation of the keyworker system
Be the first point of contact for staff grievance and disciplinary procedures
Ensure compliance with government guidelines and legislation, including safeguarding
Carry out all elements of the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead
Ensure First Aid is administered and reported in line with policy and procedure
Write and roll out risk assessments and ensure they are followed
Assist with daily health and safety checks and termly risk assessments
Manage Nursery resources budget effectively
Submit Early Years Free Entitlement Funding documents to the local authority
Answer email queries and manage day-to-day contact with parents and visitors

At least 3 years' experience working in an EYFS setting
Proven experience working in management in an EYFS setting as a senior member of staff
NNEB, CACHE Level 3, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Extensive knowledge of the EYFS and of high-quality early years' practice including statutory requirements
Knowledge of and commitment to: child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and SEN/Inclusion
Paediatric First Aid & Food Hygiene Training
Safeguarding certified
Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
Enhanced DBS Police Check
Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted statutory guidance
Experience of working with or caring for children ideally in a variety of early years' settings
Recent relevant experience of working in an integrated care and education setting with a 2–5 years' provision or Early Years setting xrnqpay
Experience of working as a key worker for a group of children and their families
Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities
Commitment to equal opportunities and understanding of religious and cultural diversity
Ability to create and implement basic systems for child records
Ability to manage budgets effectively
Experience of administering free entitlement funding and payment processes
Experience of marketing and admissions processes
Be responsible, patient and approachable, with a caring personality
Good numeracy and literacy skills
Excellent verbal and communication skills with staff, children and parents
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
Ability to write detailed reports and keep clear and accurate records
Ability to lead a team, manage effectively and efficiently upholding positive working relationships and an effective mentor
Ability to observe, assess and report on children's behaviour
Flexibility and adaptability in the face of challenging circumstances with a respect for confidentiality
High level of initiative and creativity
Ability to plan, devise and develop systems of work
Empathy and understanding of children under five
Good IT skills
Reliable, enthusiastic, and flexible
Desirable Criteria**:
Working towards (or completed) early years' degree, or EYTS
Financial management experience
Experience of leading and supporting a team
Safer recruitment training

Profit related bonus.