JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Nursery Manager to oversee the daily operations of our Nursery. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in early childhood education and demonstrate exceptional leadership skills. This role involves managing staff, ensuring the safety and well-being of children, and fostering a nurturing environment that promotes learning and development.
Nursery Manager - Little Spring Wonders Daycare Nursery
Salary: Starting from £35,500.00-£41,000.00 per annum (depending on Qualifications)
Contract: Permanent – 40 hour per week (flexible working arrangement can be discussed).
‘About us – www.littlespringwonders.co.uk
Little Spring Wonders Daycare Nursery aims to provide outstanding care and education to our children and families. Our family is now entering it’s 15th year running our Daycare Nursery, having achieved an ‘outstanding’ rating with Ofsted in 2017 and November 2022.
Our Nursery offers care to children aged 0 to 5, with an additional wrap around care service to our local Primary School.
Situated in the heart of Great Baddow, we consistently look to support and network with our local community.

Your role within the Nursery: ·

• To manage the Nursery on a daily basis ensuring outstanding childcare each and every day.
• To motivate and lead the staff team as an inspirational role model.
• To provide the best possible outcomes for all children.
• To effectively lead any inspections from Ofsted or local authorities.
• To observe, analyse and improve the performance of staff.
• To manage the Designated Safeguard Lead, ensuring that all children are looked after and cared for to the highest level.
• To lead all staff CPD and training, including the induction process for new staff.
• To support the Directors with recruitment across the nursery.
• To support the SENCO effectively develop all children from their own starting points.
• To deliver an effective and positive ethos across the family run Nursery.
• To ensure that all staff members are working to the highest standards set out in our policies and procedures.
• To effectively manage all expectations of legal duties indicated within the EYFS, including staff ratio’s within the nursery.

What we can offer you:·

• Competitive salary, with annual salary reviews.
• £1,000.00 bonus when your team achieves an Outstanding Ofsted Inspection.
• Discounted childcare.
• 30 days holiday per year, including your birthday.
• Access to our ‘Employee Assistance Programme’ for online and telephone support for health and wellbeing.
• Opportunities to develop your own skills and knowledge further through additional courses and CPD.
• Allocated car park space.

• To manage the Nursery on a daily basis ensuring outstanding childcare each and every day.
• To motivate and lead the staff team as an inspirational role model.
• To provide the best possible outcomes for all children.
• To effectively lead any inspections from Ofsted or local authorities.
• To observe, analyse and improve the performance of staff.
• To manage the Designated Safeguard Lead, ensuring that all children are looked after and cared for to the highest level.
• To lead all staff CPD and training, including the induction process for new staff.
• To support the Directors with recruitment across the nursery.
• To support the SENCO effectively develop all children from their own starting points.
• To deliver an effective and positive ethos across the family run Nursery.
• To ensure that all staff members are working to the highest standards set out in our policies and procedures.
• To effectively manage all expectations of legal duties indicated within the EYFS, including staff ratio’s within the nursery