Job Description

Nursery Manager
Location: Peterborough
Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday to Friday

Are you passionate about providing children with the best start in life? Do you thrive in an early years setting? If so, this is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking nursery where children are at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

As a Nursery Manager, you will lead the setting with vision and passion, ensuring high standards of childcare and early education. You will oversee staff, operations, and policies to create a nurturing environment where children can develop a lifelong love of learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the delivery of exceptional childcare and early education.
• Maintain adherence to nursery policies and procedures.
• Conduct staff supervisions and implement development plans.
• Drive high occupancy levels and financial performance.
• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, overseeing child protection policies.
• Foster strong partnerships with parents and the community.

Success Measures:

• Quality Improvement: Continuously enhance nursery standards, striving to be the best in the local community.
• Occupancy: Achieve and sustain high enrolment levels for long-term sustainability.
• Staff Development: Recruit, train, and retain motivated employees.
• Parent Engagement: Build trust and connections, resulting in excellent feedback and referrals.

About You:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Early Years Education and Care (degree preferred).
• At least 3 years nursery experience and 2 years management experience.
• Knowledge of special educational needs and equality of opportunity.
• Pediatric first aid and food hygiene trained.
• Strong communication, organisational, and administrative skills.
• Proficient in nursery administration, payroll, and PC applications.

• Benefits:
  • Childcare discount.
  • Employee Assistance Programmed and wellbeing support.
  • Funded professional development.
  • On-site parking.

Requirements:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred).
• Level 3 Early Years Qualification (required).
• Enhanced DBS check and references.

Join us and make a real impact on the lives of children while advancing your career in early years education.