Nursery Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced and dedicated Nursery Manager to join a well-established nursery group in Heworth, York. The ideal candidate will have a hands-on management style, excellent communication and team building skill.

Person Specification:

Level 3 Childcare qualification or above

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role

Track record of involvement in Ofsted Inspections

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable)

Paediatric First Aid (Desirable)

Some of the Nursery Manager responsibilities will include:

Leading by example and managing day to day nursery operations

Working closely with director and managing KPI’s

Building positive relationships with parents and key interfacing groups

Developing a staff team, managing recruitment, induction, ongoing supervisions, conducting regular staff assessments, identifying and sourcing training needs

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

Managing Staff Rotas and meetings

Maintaining accurate records to include accident, incident, medication, registers and risk assessment

Marketing the nursery, arranging leaflet drops, open days etc

To ensure the nursery is running to its full capacity by effectively managing enquiries, conducting show-rounds, operating a waiting list, as appropriate

To attend out of working hours’ activities, to include training, staff meetings, parents’ evenings and special events

Working 40 Hours per week

Benefits: Bonus, pension, extra holiday, training ongoing support and career development

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

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