Nursery Manager in England

Set within 200 acres of Suffolk countryside, the Royal Hospital School is a beacon of educational excellence. A co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 11 to 18, RHS provides a broad and balanced education within a distinctive and supportive environment. Rooted in its rich naval heritage, RHS has evolved into a progressive and innovative school, equipping pupils with the skills, confidence and character needed to thrive in the 21st century.

We are currently looking to appoint a Nursery Manager to lead our new nursery at Royal Hospital School. Our new nursery will be based in its own purpose-designed space within the beautiful school grounds, providing a nurturing environment for our youngest pupils. We believe that for children to become successful learners, they need to feel happy, safe and secure in their everyday learning world.

Responsibilities

• Be influential in the implementation and development of our new nursery.
• Play a key role in the development of our pupils, ensuring a happy and successful start to their education journey.
• Involved in the day-to-day running of the nursery as well as financial operations, recruitment, training and development of staff.
• Demonstrate excellent practice in delivering the early years curriculum.
• Promote the values of the nursery to all staff, parents and children.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all staff.
• Maintain accurate records including occupancy to ensure growth and development.
• Train and develop all staff to fulfil their potential.

As our Nursery Manager you should be passionate about all areas of children’s learning.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full and relevant Level 5 Childcare qualification (NVQ5, EYTS, QTS, B.Ed. or above).
• Vast experience within a childcare setting.
• Great passion for child development and a good working knowledge of the EYFS 0-5 years.
• Experience of working in a management role, mentoring and leading staff.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and Ofsted statutory guidance.
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding.
• Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities.
• Ability to deliver a high standard of childcare.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work productively with pupils, colleagues, parents and outside agencies.
• Excellent planning, organising and time management skills.
• A fantastic understanding of how a Nursery works.
• Excellent communication skills and able to work effectively in a team.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary including bonuses.
• Annual salary review.
• Professional Development and Training opportunities with the prospect of career and salary progression as our business grows.
• School fee discount.
• Annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays increasing with service.
• Pension scheme.
• Refer a friend scheme up to £750.
• Health cash plan covering 10 healthcare benefits and services such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Use of on-site fitness facilities.

Legal and Safeguarding

Royal Hospital School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.