Nursery Manager

Job Title: Nursery ManagerLocation: MiddlesbroughJob Type: PermanentAbout the Role:Are you passionate about early childhood education and looking for a leadership role? We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and experienced Nursery Manager to join our team in Middlesbrough. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of the nursery, ensuring high-quality care and education for all children.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and contribute to a high-quality environment that meets the needs of individual children from diverse backgrounds.
• Plan and deliver engaging and stimulating experiences based on children's needs and interests.
• Provide comfort, warmth, and empathy to children and families requiring support.
• Develop and enhance learning areas to spark children's curiosity.
• Engage with parents regularly to form strong partnerships and ensure high levels of involvement and satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate data and assessment records of children's learning and progress.
• Prioritise safeguarding children and staff, following and acting upon safeguarding protocols effectively.
• Manage the nursery through reflective practice, developing long-term and action plans to move the nursery forward.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, local authority, and OFSTED requirements.
• Operate within budgetary constraints and maintain required standards and staffing ratios.
• Work in partnership with early years professionals and agencies as required.
• Monitor occupancy levels and proactively market the nursery.
• Ensure Safer Recruitment Processes are followed for all staff, volunteers, and work placements.
• Manage, lead, and develop all nursery staff, including performance management and staff development.
• Ensure staff adhere to nursery policies, objectives, and code of conduct.
• Maintain accurate records for all children and enable accurate financial and management reporting.
• Promote and maintain our reputation for exemplary practice.
• Oversee all aspects of Health & Safety within the workplace, including accident reporting, fire and evacuation procedures, first aid provision, and risk assessments.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Level 4 Childcare qualification (CWDC Diploma, NNEB, BTEC, NVQ, CACHE) or equivalent.
• At least 4 GCSEs at grade A-C, including English and Maths.
• Paediatric First Aid certificate or willingness to undertake training.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a managerial position in a good or outstanding nursery.
• Proven management experience with the ability to plan and prioritise workloads, meet deadlines, and manage conflicting priorities.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of legislation and regulations relating to nurseries and the OFSTED inspection process.

Desirable:

• Willingness to consider graduate or postgraduate training (Early Career Teacher).
• Experience with Montessori materials and philosophies.
• Successful track record of passing OFSTED inspections to good or outstanding levels.

How to Apply:If you are a passionate and driven individual with a commitment to providing high-quality early years education, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role

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