Nursery Manager

Happy Days Nursery in Lyde Green is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager. As Nursery Manager, you will play a vital role in helping us inspire the future for our children by leading your team to deliver the very best care and education using our unique curriculum “Where Children Shine.” You will also support your team by observing, mentoring, and delivering best practice and regulatory compliance. You will have experience in the commercial running of the nursery, effectively managing parent enquiries, tours and enrolments, budget management, staff rostering, recruitment, staff performance, and wellbeing. As Nursery Manager, you will have a proven track record in OFSTED inspections and be fully conversant in the welfare requirements and statutory framework. Your roles and responsibilities as Nursery Manager would include: Performance Embodying our SHINE values (Support, Honesty, Inspiration, Nurturing, and Empowerment) in everything you do. Effectively managing the full running of the nursery by being organised and having the ability to plan and prioritise your work. Being positive, confident, and honest. Having great initiative and a “can do” attitude. Knowing and upholding our policies, procedures, and established working practices. Holding a recognised level 3 qualification in childcare. Supporting, mentoring, and coaching colleagues through induction, supervision, and appraisal. Overseeing the day-to-day running of the nursery. Managing enquiries, tours, and enrolments. Working in partnership with parents, managing queries, concerns, and complaints, and resolving them to a satisfactory standard. Managing the commercial performance of the nursery. Outstanding Childcare You’ll be an inspirational leader, ensuring that the care and development needs of children are being met at all times. Using our unique “Where Children Shine” curriculum to observe, plan, and assess children’s learning opportunities. Understanding and implementing safeguarding, health and safety, and welfare requirement policies and practices. Having a firm understanding of OFSTED requirements and the ability to lead during an inspection or regulatory visit. Working with Others Being a dedicated team player and valuing the experience and skills of your colleagues. Continually striving to work together to deliver the very best care and education for the children. Supporting colleagues with empathy and care. Acting as mentor and line manager to all nursery colleagues. Managing recruitment processes, interviews, and selection processes. Working with our Support Centre colleagues. We can inspire YOUR future by offering: Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities. A supportive and nurturing management structure, who take pride in our team and our people. Family-friendly working – with flexible working patterns and childcare discount. Employee Assistance Programmes to support colleagues. “Happy Days Nurseries are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care, as such the successful post holder will be required to undergo a robust vetting process, including an enhanced DBS Check and Reference History Checks.” Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Additional leave Childcare Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person

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