Nursery Manager

Based in Islington, we are recruiting for a Nursery Manager to set up a new nursery due to open in January 2021. Candidates will need to be highly self-motivated, have experience of team building as well as a good understanding of the EYFS curriculum planning

Person Specification:

NVQ level 3 Childcare qualification or above

Experience of developing teams and managing a new start up

Experience of managing or working in an Ofsted “Outstanding” nursery 

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable)

Paediatric First Aid (Desirable)

Some of the Nursery Manager responsibilities will Include:

• Striving for outstanding care and education within the Nursery
• Lead in the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum
• Promote and facilitate partnership with parents/carers and other family members
• Support the development of good practice with regard to special needs and inclusion.
• Work with the team to continuously improve quality of childcare and education
• Ensure that children are kept safe and that staff understand, and when necessary follow, Child Protection Procedures
• Comply with the statutory framework for the EYFS and other relevant statutory regulations, Child Protection Procedures, relevant legislation including the Children Act 1989 and 2004.
• Ensure that staff are following the key person procedures in line with company policy and EYFS.
• Lead staff meetings and provide training
• Update policies and procedures and ensure they are delivered and maintained
• Par take in recruitment and induction procedure of all new staff
• Support and supervise all staff with their day to day duties.
  Working 40 hours per week

Benefits:

Excellent benefits in include bonus, training, pension, and further career progression.

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