Nursery Manager

at  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Come and work in our friendly NHS nursery
Working in a great team of staff, many of whom have been with the nursery since it opened.
Enjoy your job. Every day is different at Jack in the Box and full of fun for the children and the staff. Arrive with a smile and leave with one!
The ideal candidate will be flexible, approachable and have plenty of energy and enthusiasm. With a passion for childcare you will bring your experience and ideas to our friendly and welcoming team.
The Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT) Nurseries began operating over 25 years ago and are located in Maidenhead, Slough and Reading. The nurseries offer full day care for 51 weeks per year, from 7.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. The buildings are single storey purpose built environments that offer care and education for children up until the age of 5.
Being owned by the NHS, the BHFT nurseries come highly recommended by families on daynurseries.co.uk and the standard of care demonstrated for all children links to the expectations that the NHS portray worldwide.
The BHFT nurseries employ a high calibre of staff, ranging from Nursery Trainees to Degree Level practitioners. In general, the nurseries have a low staff turnover and the retention of highly skilled and motivated staff is paramount.
Staff are expected to maintain the standards of care and learning opportunities for the children in a safe and stimulation environment, supporting the Early Years Foundation Stage.
To develop and manage the nursery as a viable business, in accordance with organisation policies and procedures.
To ensure the consistent application of the health, safety and welfare policies in accordance with legislation and that the practices employed and the material and equipment used conform to such standards.
To ensure the administrative arrangements necessary for the effective running of the nursery including Ofsted registration, inspection and insurance.
To monitor and support the professional and personal development of all nursery staff.
Ensure financial viability and a balanced budget at year end.
To be up to date on new legislation and developments in the administration of nurseries and child related issues and to initiate changes where appropriate.
To develop good relationships with all parents and encourage parent interest and participation in the nursery.
To attend any meetings/training required by the organisation.
To be responsible for the locking/unlocking of the nursery each week, arranging staff cover and breaks to ensure correct ratios are maintained.
To provide and maintain records as necessary and appropriate, to compose letters and memoranda as required by the functions of the post.
To demonstrate continual professional development that will also benefit the team.
To have a clear vision on the nursery strengths/areas for development.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Level 4 qualification in childcare and education or equivalent qualification in line with those listed on the ‘qualification finder’ section of www.education.gov.uk
In depth understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
Understanding and empathy with specific problems of working parents
Flexible approach to hours which includes a willingness to attend meetings, training and nursery events as appropriate
Budgetary control
As stated in the EYFS, a good standard of written and spoken English. Also able to read and understand English such as to follow instructions or interpret a policy
In depth knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection and appropriate protocol
Evidence of ongoing professional development including childcare specific training
If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and let’s be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Allison Rees on 07775518380 or email: allison.rees@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required