The Role
We are looking for an experienced and confident Nursery Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of Little Genius Day Nursery.
You will have overall operational responsibility for safeguarding, EYFS quality, people leadership, compliance, parent experience and nursery performance , and will act as, or be capable of acting as, Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) .
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the safe and effective daily operation of the nursery.
- Maintain excellent safeguarding and EYFS standards.
- Lead, coach and develop the nursery team.
- Manage staffing, ratios, deployment and performance.
- Promote strong SEND and inclusive practice.
- Build excellent relationships with parents and carers.
- Lead quality improvement and Ofsted readiness.
- Manage occupancy, staffing costs and operational budgets.
- Maintain high standards of compliance, health and safety.
About You
Essential:
- Level 3+ relevant Early Years qualification.
- Strong nursery leadership/management experience.
- Excellent EYFS and safeguarding knowledge.
- Strong people-management and communication skills.
- Confident, organised and commercially aware.
Desirable:
- Previous Nursery Manager experience.
- DSL experience/training.
- Paediatric First Aid.
- SEND and Ofsted experience.
What We Offer
- £36,000 £47,000 salary.
- 40 hours a week
- 20 days annual leave.
- Pension.
- Training and leadership development.
- Clear authority to lead and develop the nursery.
Safeguarding: LGDN is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointment is subject to appropriate safer recruitment, references, qualification, suitability and DBS checks.
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