Area Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a term- time Nursery Area Manager to join a well-established nursery based in Eastham London. This is a maternity cover role till the end of April 2021. The ideal candidate will have a hands-on management style and a genuine passion for working in early years.

Person Specification:

Level 3 Childcare qualification or above

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role

Knowledge of Early Years Regulations and track record of involvement in Ofsted Inspections

Some of the Nursery Area Manager responsibilities will include:

• To support managers across 7 settings and ensure nursery operations meet regulations
• Working closely with director and managing KPI’s
• Building positive relationships with parents and key interfacing groups
• Managing site managers and ensuring facilities deliver effective service
• Ensuring appropriate recruitment, induction, ongoing supervisions, regular staff assessments and staff training needs are met
• Supervision of the planning and preparation of activities in line with EYFS to develop all aspects of the child's interindividual learning and development
• Ensuring staff understand and adhere to all nursery policy and procedures
• Managing budgets and keep accurate records of staffing, payroll, banking, petty cash, issuing invoices and fee collection
• To attend out of working hours’ activities, to include training, staff meetings, parents’ evenings and special events
• Working term time, 40 Hours per week.

Due to the nature of this job, candidates will be subject to UK eligibility checks together with Enhance Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks

For immediate interview please email Staff Match your up to date CV or call 0333 323 3983