Nursery Manager – Maternity Cover

Pay: £38,000.00 – £40,000.00 per year

Job description:

Nursery Manager – Thurnby

Location: Leicester
Contract: Fixed term position, Monday to Friday – shifts between 7.00 am to 6.00 pm
Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per annum

About you

Do you want to work in a vibrant and inspiring work environment? Do you think you would enjoy working with customers that provide unconditional love and will always welcome you for who you are?

We know that children never fail to make you smile each and every day. We get to see the strong value of creativity, joyful moments and honesty, something we would welcome the chance to share with you.

You will be part of a highly motivated, dedicated and fun team. Making an impact in the lives of children, all whilst receiving a competitive salary, a range of benefits and having the opportunity to grow within the company.

About us

At St. George’s Nursery, we’ve been shaping little lives for over 30 years. Our nurseries are built on a foundation of care, dedication, and passion, which is reflected not only in the children we nurture but also in our incredible team. Many of our staff have been with us for 15 years or more, a testament to the supportive and welcoming environment we pride ourselves on creating.

We believe in fostering a workplace where every team member feels appreciated and empowered to grow. Join us and become part of a family that’s passionate about making a positive difference for children, families, and each other every day.

Essential skills and qualifications include:

• Nursery management experience (3+ years)
• A strong record of ongoing training and/or professional qualifications
• Able to lead by example, providing the highest quality childcare whilst providing support and leadership to the staff team
• Minimum full and relevant LEVEL 3 in Early Years and Education
• A customer service approach, being willing to go above and beyond for families

Responsibilities include:

• Day-to-day management of the Nursery
• Building strong and positive relationships with parents, children and colleagues
• Maintaining the highest standards of quality within the nursery
• Complete CPD to continuously up-skill and provide the best practice in your setting, & cascade this learning to your team
• Actively promote your setting to new and potential families
• Make sure the setting’s policies and procedures are followed at all times
• Deliver rich learning opportunities and exceptional care that helps young children develop and thrive
• Working in partnership with other professionals to ensure all individual needs are met and all children can reach their full potential

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary, assessed annually, plus a great bonus package
• Great holiday entitlement
• Successful candidates will be offered a Thorough Induction Programme
• On-the-job training and access to an online learning platform
• Growing company with great career prospects
• Pension plans
• Savings on childcare
• Refer a friend reward scheme
• Access to Company Counselling support

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking