Job Descrption
Position: Nursery Manager / 83 days ago
Location: Catford
89 Bromley Road SE6 2UF
, Catford, London SE6 2UF
, UK
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time Monday to Friday
Working hours: 40 hours working week
Reports Into
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Directors
THE NURTURY DAY NURSERY & PRE-SCHOOL
NURSERY MANAGER JOB ADVERT
COULD YOU BE THE NURTURY’S NEXT MANAGER?
Imagine a place where curiosity blossoms and where every day feels like a new adventure. Welcome to our nursery, a haven of creativity and growth, where we don’t just care for children—we inspire them.
We are currently overseeing a highly targeted process to appoint the next Manager of The Nurtury Day Nursery & Pre-School. We’re on the hunt for a visionary Nursery Manager who can bring innovation, passion, and a touch of magic to our dynamic setting. If you believe that education starts with nurturing the whole child and that sparking joy, imagination, and fun is key for learning, then you might just be the leader we need.
THE ROLE
• Lead and develop... The Nurtury Day Nursery & Pre-school and aim to consistently achieve an Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING.
• Provide inspiring leadership to a multi-disciplinary childcare setting.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with nursery practitioners, parents, and suppliers.
• Provide a safe and stimulating environment for both staff and children to promote learning.
• Develop the professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes of staff members and provide continuous professional development opportunities.
• See potential in every aspect of the nursery - a solution-focused attitude.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
• Will hold Early Years level 3 relevant qualification (or above).
• Excellent knowledge of The Early Years Foundation Stage 2024 and other compulsory statutory guidance.
• Robust safeguarding and child protection knowledge (including wider safeguarding).
• Confident knowledge of the inspection process and/or experience leading a team to a ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ outcome.
• Will be a highly effective communicator.
• Will have significant experience in a nursery leadership role.
• Will have a track record of creating a high-performing, positive team culture and environment.
• Will have strong personal values and integrity and understand and embrace the vision the Directors aspire to achieve within the setting and community.
OUR VISION
“To be the nurturing heart of our community, where every child blossoms, learns, and thrives in a safe, supportive, and joyous environment. We aspire to be a place where families find trust, children discover wonder, and the future is cultivated with care.”
THE REWARDS
We believe that exceptional work deserves exceptional rewards. Here’s what you can look forward to as part of our team:
• Outstanding Achievement Bonus: Receive a £2000 bonus when the nursery attains an Ofsted OUTSTANDING rating.
• Generous Holiday Package: Start with 20 days of holiday plus 8 paid bank holidays. After one year, enjoy an enhanced package of 25 days plus 8 bank holidays.
• Celebrate Your Birthday: Take your birthday off with pay after one year of service.
• Flexibility with Annual Leave: Option to ‘Sell Back’ up to 5 days of your annual leave.
• Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our comprehensive pension plan.
• Delicious Free Lunches: Savour free lunches prepared daily by our in-house chef.
• Comfortable Breaks: Relax in our heated and air-conditioned staff room, nestled in the rear garden.
• Recognition and Rewards: Benefit from our Reward and Recognition Scheme with voucher incentives.
• Professional Growth: Access professional training, career development plans, and regular one-to-one meetings for support.
• Wellbeing Support: Utilise our Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing.
• Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy discounts at various stores.
• Comfort All Year Round: Work in a fully heated and air-conditioned environment.
• Exciting Events: Participate in fantastic events like our Christmas party, Cheese and Wine evenings, and Summer BBQs.
ARE YOU READY?
If you’re a forward-thinker with a passion for early childhood education, we want to hear from you. Step out of the ordinary and into a role where you can truly make a difference. Join us in transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Get in touch now for more information and let’s build the…
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