Job Title: Nursery Manager
Location: Crawley
Salary: Up to £38,000 per year (experience dependent)
Job type: Permanent, Full time 40 hours.
We believe that ‘every child is a unique child who is constantly learning and can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured’.
Cranbrook Group have Nurseries and Pre-Schools in four locations across Crawley, Horley and Haywards Heath; we are looking for individuals to join us at Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Pre-School, sharing the aim to make each child’s early education experiences positive and meaningful.
We know that children learn best in a welcoming, warm, secure and caring environment, where they are able to experiment and have fun, take risks, learn from their experiences and grow in confidence. The uniqueness and individuality of each child is emphasised and valued.
Purpose of the Role:
Provide leadership, expert knowledge and skills in developing children to ensure compliance with the Children’s Act and to follow the guidelines laid down by Ofsted/CSIW and the National Standards/EYFS to enable all children to be developed in a safe and secure environment to reach their full potential.
Essential Experience:
- Level 3 Early Years and Childcare Qualification.
- 2 years’ post-qualifying experience in a day care setting.
- Detailed knowledge & experience of Early Years Framework.
- Knowledge of the EYFS.
- Able to communicate effectively at all levels (parents, children, colleagues and senior management).
- Previous experience of managing a team/individual.
- To be able to demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team.
- Health & Hygiene Certificate.
- Hold current First Aid certificate.
Desirable Experience:
- Early Years Foundation Degree.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Previous experience of developing a team.
- A good knowledge of computers.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- To contribute to the overall strategy and direction of the Cranbrook Group.
- Set and deliver clear operational objectives and performance standards of the nursery working within company policies and procedures.
- To maximise and deliver on financial targets directly related to nursery performance.
- To develop, lead and motivate a team, ensuring performance is maximised.
- Supervise the organisation of activities to develop all aspects of a child’s individual development in a stimulating environment.
- Maintain and develop appropriate systems to file children’s developmental records.
- Provide strong support for the team ensuring safe working practices and staff ratios are effectively deployed to adequately meet the needs of the children.
- Represent the nursery, internally and externally arranging appointments, organising and hosting parents’ evenings & other special events.
- Ensure all nursery employee records are accurately updated including holidays, appraisals, payroll, attendance on courses, certificates and references.
- Coach and develop the team to ensure positive and proactive attitudes.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to team/individuals in a timely manner.
- Forecast recruitment activities to meet current and future business requirements using the appropriate processes.
- To manage the supervision of the Catering Assistant.
- Manage upkeep of stock of equipment, furnishing and fittings ensuring the nursery environment is safe, hygienic, tidy and well presented at all times.
- Manage budgets and liaise with Admin Team for all invoices and collection of fees.
- Ensure all risks assessments are carried out for all outings, new equipment, chemical products current COSHH.
- To attend monthly staff meetings and training sessions outside working hours.
Benefits:
- Competitive salaries
- Christmas period off
- Ongoing professional development and training- including career progression
- Uniform provided
- Pension Scheme
- Employee of the month Scheme
- Retention and performance bonus
- Discounted childcare for parents
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
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