Nursery Manager

<p><strong>GBR Recruitment Ltd are working exclusively with a fantastic & highly respected boutique nursery, recruiting for an experienced Nursery Manager</strong> to manage & lead the delivery of high-quality early years care & early years education (EYFS) for children aged 0-5 years.</p><p>The Nursery Manager will mentor, coach, develop & <strong>lead a team of 20 employees</strong> including a Deputy Manager, Room Leaders, Early Years Practitioners & Nursery Assistants delivering an exceptional experience for all children & their parents / guardians, within a site that caters for 45 children. </p><p>The Nursery Manager is responsible for the effective day-to-day leadership & management of the nursery setting, ensuring the highest standards of care, welfare, safety, SEND, safeguarding & education (play-based learning, direct experiences & active learning) are delivered in line with Ofsted, EYFS & regulatory requirements. </p><p><strong>Duties: </strong></p><ul><li>Lead the daily operations of the nursery delivering exceptional care</li><li>Implement effective & robust policies, procedures & operating standards.</li><li>Maintain compliance with EYFS, Ofsted, SEND, safeguarding legislation, plus health & safety standards.</li><li>Manage H&S risk assessments, fire alarm checks & fire drills</li><li>Update accident, incident & medication records, plus site security</li><li>Ensure appropriate staffing levels & ratios at all times, managing rota's</li><li>Prepare the site for inspections & audits (Ofsted etc.) </li><li>Ensure audits & actions plans are achieved following inspections.</li><li>Abide to the EYFS curriculum framework & implement the standards to ensure high-quality teaching & learning across the nursery.</li><li>Develop the quality improvement plan & lead on Ofsted inspections to ensure a positive outcome in line with the latest Ofsted framework.</li><li>Observe & assess the children to ensure they are making good progress</li><li>Proactive SEN co-ordination & SEN children support & development </li><li>Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the nursery</li><li>Build strong, positive, professional relationships with parents & carers.</li><li>Effectively manage all admissions, occupancy & waiting lists</li><li>Ensure GDPR & data protection standards are adhered to.</li><li>Support budget control / P&L at site level, inc. staffing costs & resources</li></ul><p><strong>Attributes:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Level 3 or level 5 qualification in Early Years (Level 5 preferred)</strong>.<strong></strong></li><li>Proven experience in a Nursery leadership or management role.</li><li>Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding & Ofsted frameworks.</li><li>Experience leading an Ofsted inspection desirable</li><li>Training in safeguarding leadership (DSL) desirable</li></ul><p>This role is commutable from parts of Lincolnshire, parts of Northamptonshire & parts of Cambridgeshire. </p><p>This role could suit an early years professional working as a Deputy Nursery Manager, Early Years Manager, Setting Manager, Head of Centre/Early Learning and Childcare Centre, Pre-school Leader, Pre-school Manager or similar job titles with similar responsibilities & duties. </p><p>If you want to be part of a fantastic boutique nursery & to work in fantastic surroundings with fantastic people then apply today! </p><p>Immediate start available. </p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?M1Is2ExI77ohyL%2fKVjZxcPalmILMcVxRc" width="0" height="0" />