At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team in nurturing and educating young children at our vibrant nursery.
- Company: Little Twisters Day Nursery, a beloved local setting with a commitment to quality care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Join a supportive team in a dynamic environment with on-site parking.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in Early Years and 2 years of leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 27185 - 27185 £ per year.
Job Description
- Full job description
- Nursery Manager – Little Twisters Day Nursery
- Work Location – In person
- Reports to: Nursery Directors
Little Twisters Day Nursery is seeking a passionate and experienced Nursery Manager.
Little Twisters is a 70-place setting based in the same building as Round the Twist soft play, close to the Rising Sun country park.
Established in 2012 the nursery has developed and become a well-loved environment committed to ensuring every child receives the best start in life.
We are looking for a confident individual to inspire and demonstrate strong leadership as well as deliver a hands-on approach.
You will be responsible for the day to day management of the nursery, ensuring high standards of care, education and safety while fostering a positive and supportive team culture.
Your main responsibilities will be to
- To understand and implement statutory welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, ensuring policies are implemented and adhered to at all times.
- To contribute to the strategic planning, monitoring, evaluation and development of the nursery.
- Manage of staff recruitment and retention.
- Ensure the suitability and wellbeing of adults caring for children.
- To be responsible for monitoring and organising training to for staff and students employed by Little Twisters.
- Develop an ambitious curriculum that inspires learning and discovery, monitoring children’s progression through observation and professional discussion with key staff.
- To be responsible for admissions in line with the admissions policy.
- To ensure all other legal responsibilities are implemented and adhered to at all times.
- Work in partnership with parents and carers recognising that parents are their children’s first educators, and encourage parental involvement in the nursery.
- Have sound understanding of local safeguarding procedures and act on these accordingly.
- Support parents and adults caring for children with emerging needs according to the graduated approach.
- Work in partnership with other early years professionals and outside agencies.
- Supervise and carry out on-going health and safety and maintenance of the nursery, toys and equipment.
- Working hours
- Nursery operates 51 weeks per year, Monday to Friday, 7.00am - 18.30pm
- Permanent, Full time 40 hour week
Requirements
- Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a leadership role within an Early Years setting
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework
- Confident and supportive leadership style
- Commitment to professional development and best practice
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Enhanced DBS (being on the update service is an advantage)
- Strong organisational and customer-service skills
Desirable
- Early Years Level 5 or Level 6 qualification
- SENCO qualification
- NTSCP safeguarding training
- Paediatric First Aid
- DBS – update service
What we offer
- Competitive salary starting at £45,000 with a raise following six month preliminary period (negotiable)
- Opportunities for professional development
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits
- Childcare
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Education
- A-Level or equivalent (required)
Contact Details:
Little Twisters Day Nursery Recruitment Team
