At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team to create a nurturing environment for children's growth.
- Company: Andi's Nursery, a family-run business with a beautiful setting in Golders Green.
- Benefits: From £40K salary, 33 days holiday, and 50% childcare discount.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on children's early years while enjoying a supportive work culture.
- Qualifications: Proven nursery management experience and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 26775 - 32725 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced, inspiring Nursery Manager to lead our Golders Green setting. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where young children can thrive and develop essential skills. Your leadership will inspire a team of passionate childcare professionals, ensuring high-quality care and education that meet regulatory standards and exceed expectations. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in nursery management and a genuine love for working with children to make a meaningful impact in their early years.
About Andi's Nursery: Andi's Nursery is a family-run business with two settings in Golders Green. For over 8 years, we have delivered outstanding care and education in North London.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, motivate, and manage a team of childcare staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Oversee daily nursery operations, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and childcare regulations.
- Develop and implement engaging curriculum plans that support early childhood development milestones.
- Maintain open and effective communication with parents, guardians, and external agencies to promote transparency and trust.
- Manage administrative tasks such as staff scheduling, record keeping, and budgeting to ensure smooth nursery functioning.
- Conduct regular staff training sessions to uphold high standards of childcare practice and professional development.
- Ensure the nursery environment is clean, safe, and well-maintained at all times, promoting a secure space for children to learn and play.
Qualifications:
- Proven management experience within a nursery or early childhood education setting.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide a diverse team of childcare professionals.
- Extensive experience working directly with children in a childcare or nursery environment.
- Knowledge of child development principles and early childhood education best practices.
- Excellent communication skills in English, capable of building positive relationships with children, parents, and team members.
- Valid childcare qualifications or certifications as required by local regulations.
- Valid driving license preferred for transporting children or attending off-site activities when necessary.
Experience:
- Level 3 Early Years qualification.
- Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in a childcare setting.
- Strong knowledge of EYFS, Ofsted and Safeguarding.
- Experience in parent relationships.
- Skilled in staff supervision, development and performance management.
We offer:
- From £40K salary and performance bonus.
- 33 days paid holiday.
- Daily hot lunch.
- 50% childcare discount.
- 5 days company sick day.
- Wellbeing programme.
- Staff events.
- Free parking on site.
Benefits:
- Childcare.
- Company pension.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free parking.
- On-site parking.
- Sick pay.
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