Nursery Manager

KiddyKare are seeking an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager to join a team based in Reading. You will be part of a supportive, hardworking, and passionate team that offers a supportive framework to develop your career. You will work in a friendly and collaborative environment where they are committed to delivering positive outcomes. With a competitive salary of up to £47,000 working 40 hours per week. Company Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years service) Discounted Child Care (on site nursery) Cycle to work scheme. Season train ticket loans Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme A range of local shopping discounts Remote/Agile working The role of the nursery manager is to: Provide professional leadership and management of the nursery to ensure a high quality, inclusive, sustainable service where parents, partners and the team are ambitious for the children and completely focused on their wellbeing and success. Ensure that all areas of the provision comply with legal requirements surrounding health and safety and Ofsted. Ensure that all areas of the provision comply with the legal requirements set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Lead and support a large team, ensuring opportunities for continuous professional development to ensure staff are upskilled, motivated, and deliver an excellent standard of teaching. Be responsible for the operational day to day management of the nursery and the strategic planning of the direction, delivery, and performance with the service manager. Lead on the development and delivery of a business plan which ensures a flexible, affordable, and inclusive offer with a high-quality service which generates an income to ensure sustainability. Maintain and develop strong links into local partnerships, strategies and policies representing the interests of the setting and children across a variety of sectors. Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential: Level 3 Early Years Qualification. Level 2 Mathematics qualification. Evidence of ongoing professional development. Desirable: Leadership training/qualifications. A degree related to early years and/or child development. Experience Essential: Significant post qualified experience working with children. Experience of managing and/or supervising staff or volunteers. Experience of leading an inclusive service for children and for supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities. Experience and knowledge for ensuring health and safety requirements are in place. Experience of leading and organising groups of children. Experience of working in partnership with parents and involving them in supporting their child’s development. To have knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted standards in childcare settings, current legislation and processes in relation to safeguarding and child protection. A good understanding of confidentiality and its application in working with young children and families in a multi-agency environment. Knowledge of the Family Hub’s service offer and working in an integrated manner. Knowledge of budget and financial management. Desirable: Previous experience as a deputy/nursery manager.

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