At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop a vibrant nursery, ensuring high-quality early years education.
- Company: Join a supportive school community focused on nurturing young minds.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a fulfilling work environment.
- Other info: Collaborative atmosphere with opportunities for career growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives and shape their early learning experiences.
- Qualifications: Level 5 Early Years Qualification and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 34319 - 36975 £ per year.
To lead, manage, and develop the maintained school’s nursery setting.
You ensure high-quality early years education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
You work under the strategic direction of the Deputy Headteacher (DHT) for Teaching & Learning (T&L).
You collaborate closely with Reception Team Leaders to ensure seamless curriculum progression and excellent transition into school life.
- Job title
- : Nursery Manager
- Responsible to
- : Deputy Headteacher - Teaching and Learning
- Qualification
- : Level 5 Early Years Qualification
- Condition
- : Bucks Pay Range 5 (£34,319 - £36.975) FTE, 41 weeks per year, 37 hours per week
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Strategic Direction & Quality of Teaching
- Line Management: Report directly to the Deputy Headteacher for Teaching & Learning.
- Curriculum Alignment: Design an ambitious EYFS curriculum that directly connects to the school's overall T&L framework.
- Reception Collaboration: Work side-by-side with Reception Team Leaders to align tracking, learning goals, and teaching strategies.
- Transition Excellence: Create and execute a robust transition plan to ensure children move seamlessly from Nursery into Reception.
- Data & Assessment: Monitor student progress, identify learning gaps, and present data reports regularly to the DHT.
- Operations & Staff Management
- Team Leadership: Lead, inspire, and manage daily operations for nursery nurses, assistants, and support staff.
- Performance Management: Assist the DHT in conducting performance reviews and identifying staff development (CPD) needs.
- Rosters & Ratios: Maintain accurate staff deployment to meet statutory adult-to-child ratio requirements.
- Maintained Compliance: Operate within local authority funding models, admissions policies, and school budget limits.
- Safeguarding, Health & Safety
- Safeguarding Lead: Act as a central figure for safeguarding within the early years phase.
- Compliance: Maintain flawless health, safety, and hygiene standards in line with school policies.
- Risk Assessments: Conduct and update risk assessments for all nursery spaces and trips.
- Record Keeping: Keep highly accurate, confidential student records that strictly comply with GDPR.
- Partnership & Collaboration
- Parent Engagement: Maintain open, informative communication with parents to support home-school learning.
- Specialist Liaison: Coordinate with the school SENCO and external agencies to support children with SEND.
- Whole-School Life: Integrate the nursery into wider school events, assemblies, and termly initiatives.
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Nursery Manager employer: Millbrook Combined School
Millbrook Combined School is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its staff while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. Located in England, the school offers numerous professional development opportunities, ensuring that every employee can thrive and contribute to the school's mission of nurturing every child's potential. With a strong emphasis on safeguarding and community involvement, working here means being part of a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful impact in students' lives.
