Nursery Manager
| Posting date: | 09 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,500 to £27,500 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 June 2024 |
| Location: | Wheatley Hill, Durham |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wheatley Hill Community Nursery ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Full Time
Monday – Friday between the hours of 7.45am and 5.30pm.
Wheatley Hill Community Nursery, The Family Centre, Jack Lawson Terrace, Wheatley Hill, DH6 3RT
01429 824431
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Nursery Manager. This is for a full-time position to work within our early years setting.
Wheatley Hill Community Nursery is set in the village of Wheatley Hill in County Durham. We are a caring and welcoming nursery set in the heart of the community, offering inclusive and high quality daycare, nursery education, wraparound and holiday care to children aged between 6 weeks old and 11 years old. Our mission as a nursery is “Inspiring and sharing children’s passions and interests through playful opportunities”
The position will involve ensuring a smooth day-to-day running of the nursery. The manager is responsible for the effective daily management of the setting. The role will require delivering high quality childcare and learning opportunities, and leading and working as part of a team. The manager will need to guarantee that the nursery is a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment for children, and that parents feel welcome and their comments are always valued. Candidates must have good time keeping, communication skills and lead their team in a supportive and encouraging manner.
Duties include creating a safe and stimulating environment to promote learning in compliance with EYFS, Ofsted, health and safety and safeguarding requirements; updating parents on children’s progress and development; recruit and develop the nursery team; keep records and create reports; manage a budget; ensuring that safety and child protection regulations are met and ratios are adhered to; and working as an additional person on the floor to cover ratios, as and when required.
The successful manager will be expected to support and manage the staff in nursery and also other professionals involved with the setting. It is essential that the manager takes responsibility for the effective daily management of the nursery. The successful applicant will need to have a sound knowledge of the company policies, procedures, requirements and Ofsted expectations, plus extensive knowledge of the EYFS curriculum, ensuring that all these requirements are met and maintained at all times.
The nursery manager will have the assistance of a full time deputy manager and an admin assistant to delegate administration work to, 15 hours each week.
For an informal discussion please contact Chloe Gustard (Nursery Manager)
Benefits:
Up to 50% discount on Nursery fees for your own child(ren)
£100 staff referral bonus (T & C’s Apply)
36 Days Annual Leave
Minimum of 3 Training and Professional Development days
Free uniform provided
Staff incentives
Discounted or free meals
Schedule: Monday to Friday
School type: Childcare and Day nursery
Ability to commute/relocate: Durham: reliably commute
Qualifications
Experience: Childcare 3 years (essential); Minimum level 3 qualification (essential); Management experience (essential); Ofsted experience (desired); First Aid Certificate (desired).
Work Location: In person at Wheatley Hill Community Nursery, The Family Centre, Jack Lawson Terrace, Wheatley Hill, DH6 3RT
Monday – Friday between the hours of 7.45am and 5.30pm.
Wheatley Hill Community Nursery, The Family Centre, Jack Lawson Terrace, Wheatley Hill, DH6 3RT
01429 824431
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Nursery Manager. This is for a full-time position to work within our early years setting.
Wheatley Hill Community Nursery is set in the village of Wheatley Hill in County Durham. We are a caring and welcoming nursery set in the heart of the community, offering inclusive and high quality daycare, nursery education, wraparound and holiday care to children aged between 6 weeks old and 11 years old. Our mission as a nursery is “Inspiring and sharing children’s passions and interests through playful opportunities”
The position will involve ensuring a smooth day-to-day running of the nursery. The manager is responsible for the effective daily management of the setting. The role will require delivering high quality childcare and learning opportunities, and leading and working as part of a team. The manager will need to guarantee that the nursery is a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment for children, and that parents feel welcome and their comments are always valued. Candidates must have good time keeping, communication skills and lead their team in a supportive and encouraging manner.
Duties include creating a safe and stimulating environment to promote learning in compliance with EYFS, Ofsted, health and safety and safeguarding requirements; updating parents on children’s progress and development; recruit and develop the nursery team; keep records and create reports; manage a budget; ensuring that safety and child protection regulations are met and ratios are adhered to; and working as an additional person on the floor to cover ratios, as and when required.
The successful manager will be expected to support and manage the staff in nursery and also other professionals involved with the setting. It is essential that the manager takes responsibility for the effective daily management of the nursery. The successful applicant will need to have a sound knowledge of the company policies, procedures, requirements and Ofsted expectations, plus extensive knowledge of the EYFS curriculum, ensuring that all these requirements are met and maintained at all times.
The nursery manager will have the assistance of a full time deputy manager and an admin assistant to delegate administration work to, 15 hours each week.
For an informal discussion please contact Chloe Gustard (Nursery Manager)
Benefits:
Up to 50% discount on Nursery fees for your own child(ren)
£100 staff referral bonus (T & C’s Apply)
36 Days Annual Leave
Minimum of 3 Training and Professional Development days
Free uniform provided
Staff incentives
Discounted or free meals
Schedule: Monday to Friday
School type: Childcare and Day nursery
Ability to commute/relocate: Durham: reliably commute
Qualifications
Experience: Childcare 3 years (essential); Minimum level 3 qualification (essential); Management experience (essential); Ofsted experience (desired); First Aid Certificate (desired).
Work Location: In person at Wheatley Hill Community Nursery, The Family Centre, Jack Lawson Terrace, Wheatley Hill, DH6 3RT