EYFS Nursery Manager - Brand New Setting - DUDLEY/BILSTON
We are looking for a passionate, experienced and enthusiastic Nursery Manager to lead our brand-new children’s nursery.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new nursery from the very beginning, helping to create a warm, welcoming and outstanding learning environment for children.
Applicants must have:
- An approved early years qualification at Level 3 or above that is valid for the role under current Department for Education qualification requirements.
- This is the statutory minimum for a manager of a setting on the Early Years Register.
- EYFS statutory framework
- At least two years' experience working in an early years setting, including one year in a leadership or management role.
- Strong working knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and welfare requirements, staff-to-child ratios and Ofsted inspection expectations.
- The skills and experience needed to lead safeguarding practice and fulfil DSL responsibilities, with appropriate training completed or obtained promptly after appointment.
- Experience of leading, supervising and developing an early years team.
- Knowledge of child development, observation, assessment, curriculum planning and inclusive practice.
- A suitable paediatric first-aid certificate, or willingness to obtain one before undertaking duties for which it is required.
- Effective written, spoken and numerical skills appropriate to the responsibilities of the role.
- The ability to maintain accurate, confidential records and communicate effectively with families and professionals.
- The right to work in the UK.
Desirable requirements
- A Level 4, Level 5, Level 6 or degree-level early years qualification.
- Current DSL, safer-recruitment and paediatric first-aid training.
- SENCO experience or a relevant SEND qualification.
- Previous experience managing an Ofsted-registered nursery.
- Experience supporting an Ofsted inspection and developing a nursery improvement plan.
- Training in food hygiene, safer eating, allergies and health and safety.
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