A popular private family owned day nursery are looking for a Nursery Manager to join their established friendly team of nursery. The position has been made available due to the nursery expanding. The nursery is easy to commute from Brixton, Streatham, Battersea and immediate surrounding areas.
Position: Nursery Manager
Location: Clapham, London SW4
Key Responsibilities as a Nursery Manager:
- Overseeing daily running of the nursery making sure the nursery is being run at a high standard of childcare and education.
- Be able to lead, mentor, develop existing and newly recruited staff.
- Developing and upholding nursery policies and procedures.
- Ensuring that safeguarding and health & safety standards are being adhered to.
- Managing and creating staff rotas, training and appraisals.
- Being able to build strong relationships with parents and the community.
- Prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspections.
Qualifications to be considered for the position:
- Level 3 and above or equivalent childcare qualification
Experience in order to be considered for the position:
- At least 2 years as a Nursery Manager within a nursery setting with an age range of 0-5 years
Skills in order to be considered for the position:
- Great organizational skills, being able to communicate appropriately
Extras that the nursery offers:
- 4 weeks of annual leave with 3 extra days and 8 bank holidays.
- 2 weeks off over Christmas (nursery closure).
- An extra day off after 1 year of service.
- Refer-a-Friend Bonus scheme.
- Annual bonus after 1 year of service.
- Bonus incentives for successful Ofsted inspections.
- High street and gym discounts (for you and a friend or family member).
- Profit-sharing scheme in the company
- Access to online GP and counselling sessions.
- ClassPass membership discount.
- Mental health first aiders on-site.
- Bereavement or discretionary leave (up to 5 days based on individual needs).
- Maternity and paternity leave.
- Tailored support during pregnancy for complications or additional challenges.
- Fully paid training opportunities.
- Leadership Programme: Build coaching and team development skills.
- Opportunities to specialize in areas like Forest School, Mental Health, or Team Happiness.
- Nursery fee discounts for your child.
- 5 INSET days with team-building activities.
For further information on the position of Nursery Manager please apply now with an updated CV and you will be contacted by Karin whom will be happy to talk further.
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