At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team in providing exceptional care and education for young children.
- Company: Join Les Petites Etoiles, a bilingual Montessori nursery in Tufnell Park.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, 7 weeks paid holiday, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team that prioritises staff well-being and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a nurturing environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 44000 - 44000 £ per year.
Les Petites Etoiles Tufnell Park is part of a private bilingual nursery group that provides high-quality care and education for children aged 8 months to 4 years. Tufnell Park has an exceptional opportunity for a Nursery Manager to join the team.
This role would be suitable for a Nursery Manager with at least one year of experience in the role, or a Deputy Manager with at least 3 years’ experience in an early years setting looking for a leading role. We pride ourselves on providing excellent teacher ratios and care for children in three age groups. We are passionate about offering a nurturing and stimulating environment for our young learners.
Our nursery works with the EYFS/Montessori blended curriculum in English and French, with the introduction of Mandarin, phonics and maths from the beginning. We benefit from large spaces indoor and outdoor, and excellent resources in a rich continuous provision and well-resourced Montessori environment. We also prioritise staff well-being by providing healthy, balanced meals and complimentary lunches. With 7 weeks of paid holiday, this is a remarkable chance to join a fantastic team and positively impact the lives of young children.
Required Qualifications
- Preferred: Level 5, Level 6 (BA Degree in Early Years), or EYTS/EYPS
- Minimum Level 3 in Childcare
Requirements
- A positive individual who loves working in a team.
- Someone with good self-reflection and passion for best practice.
- Strong organisational and leadership skills.
- Experienced in team management.
- Experienced in partnership with parents.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Holding a clear DBS.
Job specification
Overall responsibility for the nursery, responsibility for Health & Safety & the EYFS welfare requirements, all staff, communication with parents, implementing and leading on policies & procedures. This role is supernumerary and does not involve working regularly directly with the children.
Parents as partners
- The parents of the children we are caring for are our customers. Many have questions, some need a lot of reassurance, and all are to be respected and listened to. A fantastic manager earns their trust.
- Childcare happens in partnership with the parents and is responsive to their needs and expectations.
- Showing potential new parents around the nursery and answering their questions.
- The manager has ultimate responsibility for talking to parents from when children first arrive/settle with us to when they leave.
- The manager deals with queries and solves problems for parents where appropriate.
- Preparing and sending newsletters, updates and guidance on various subjects.
The Leadership of the team
- A team needs a leader who will guide them and help them. As a manager, you will help the team deliver consistently outstanding childcare.
- To be a line manager and provide support and supervision to all other members of staff, junior staff and volunteers.
- Carrying out regular staff supervision and recording as appropriate, as well as conducting twice-yearly appraisals.
- To guide the nursery practitioners to follow best-practice within our blended approach and our policies and procedures.
- To check the planning and delivery of our curriculum, and help the team find time for weekly planning meetings and non-contact time.
- Recognising the strengths of each member of staff and supporting them with their areas for improvement.
- To ensure that our vision is met.
Excellent Organisation
- A nursery thrives on great organisation. The organisation of the manager makes all the difference. This ensures everything important is achieved on time, and in the correct way.
- The manager must ensure they have a reasonable knowledge and understanding of current relevant legislation in relation to childcare.
- To ensure the nursery, staff, policies & procedures comply with OFSTED & other statutory requirements.
- Ensuring our menus are followed, and that any nutritional, religious or dietary needs are met and allergies are carefully controlled.
- The planning and filing of relevant records including the keeping of children's personal details for emergency purposes, the keeping of an accident record file, attendance register, outings records file, medicine records file, and any other mandatory records including receiving and noting fees and invoices to parents.
- Updating the register and other spreadsheets to assist with bills to parents.
Nursery Manager - Tufnell Park - North London Managers · Tufnell Park employer: Lpe
Les Petites Etoiles in Tufnell Park is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing work environment that prioritises staff well-being with generous benefits such as 7 weeks of paid holiday, complimentary lunches, and a focus on professional development through training programmes. As a Nursery Manager, you will lead a dedicated team in a bilingual Montessori setting, fostering both personal and professional growth while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young children in a vibrant community.
