Nursery Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Nursery Manager to join lovely nursery in Bristol The ideal candidate will have a hands on management style, excellent knowledge and understanding EYFS curriculum and be an inspirational team leader. 

Person Specification:

NVQ level 3 or above

Experience of leading and motivating teams

Experience of managing Safeguarding and Health & Safety  

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable)

Paediatric First Aid (Desirable)

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role

Some of the Nursery Manager responsibilities will include:

To be responsible for the overall management, planning and development of the Nursery, under the direction of the area manager.

To create an environment which provides for the well-being of all the children attending the nursery

To lead, motivate and develop the staff team

To identify training requirements for all team members.  To produce and ensure the delivery of the nursery training plan.  To evaluate the effectiveness of all training carried out within the workplace

To be responsible for people management including recruitment, induction, supervision, performance reviews, disciplinary process, grievances and managing absence

To be responsible for the efficient financial management of the nursery, ensuring that it is a commercial success

To ensure the nursery is running to its full capacity by effectively managing enquiries, conducting show-rounds, operating a waiting list, as appropriate, and advance booking children's places to the required levels

To attend out of working hours activities, to include training, staff meetings, parents’ evenings and special events

Benefits:

Training ongoing support and career development

Due to the nature of this job, candidates will be subject to UK eligibility checks together with Enhance Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks

For immediate interview please email Staff Match your up to date CV or call (phone number removed)