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Nursery Manager
Little Giggles Great Moor

NURSERY MANAGER
Previous experience essential – Level three in Childcare essential.
Starting salary from £35,000 per annum

Job Description

Would you like to be part of a large and EXCITING Nursery?

We have a fantastic opportunity available! You do not want to miss out!

Nursery Manager required for soon to be very busy children’s nursery based in Great moor – Stockport, managing a friendly nursery team for a Private Day Nursery.

We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic and experienced Nursery Manager for our Outstanding setting for 45 hours per week.

Entry requirements:

– A full and relevant Level 3 qualification in childcare and 3 years’ work experience with early years children within a management role. Supervisory experience is essential

– Desirable early years professional status (EYPS) or its replacement, early years teacher status (EYTS)

– Full and clear background check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Skills required:

– Organisational skills

– Ability to motivate and support staff

– Financial management skills

– Marketing skills

– Understanding of Social Media Platforms e.g Facebook

– Experience and enthusiasm within Childcare

– Fun, bubbly and motivated personality

Job information:

Provide day care for babies and young children from birth to 5 years, in addition to running a Breakfast/Afterschool and Holiday Club and managing tour visits. Ensuring staff are up to date with training and conscious control of staff behaviour, observations and all paperwork.

• Create a safe and stimulating environment to promote learning
• Update parents and carers on children’s progress
• Work with colleagues to meet children’s needs
• Check equipment is in good condition e.g regular Risk Assessment and Health and Safety Checks.

Business responsibilities include:

• Recruiting staff
• Supporting and developing the nursery team
• Managing a budget
• Arranging marketing materials
• Maintaining records and creating management reports
• Complying with environmental, health and safety and fire regulations
• Keeping up to date with developments in early years care
• Building relationships with relevant agencies, schools and childcare professionals
• Attending training sessions both in and out of work time
• Work with the nursery owner/area manager to ensure the nursery meets OFSTED and early years foundation stage standards.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Level 3 in Childcare as a minimum
• Two years managerial experience as a minimum
• Must have previous experience within the same role

Benefits:

• Fantastic Pension
• Ongoing training and support
• Childcare discount up to 50%
• Annual glitzy awards nights
• Performance pay rises
• Giggles Group specific for conversations regarding work related matters and focus on positive goals achieved
• Bonus Schemes