Nursery Manager

Poplar Source: WhatJobs
£36,000–£47,000

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and confident Nursery Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of Little Genius Day Nursery.

You will have overall operational responsibility for safeguarding, EYFS quality, people leadership, compliance, parent experience and nursery performance , and will act as, or be capable of acting as, Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) .

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the safe and effective daily operation of the nursery.
  • Maintain excellent safeguarding and EYFS standards.
  • Lead, coach and develop the nursery team.
  • Manage staffing, ratios, deployment and performance.
  • Promote strong SEND and inclusive practice.
  • Build excellent relationships with parents and carers.
  • Lead quality improvement and Ofsted readiness.
  • Manage occupancy, staffing costs and operational budgets.
  • Maintain high standards of compliance, health and safety.

About You

Essential:

  • Level 3+ relevant Early Years qualification.
  • Strong nursery leadership/management experience.
  • Excellent EYFS and safeguarding knowledge.
  • Strong people-management and communication skills.
  • Confident, organised and commercially aware.

Desirable:

  • Previous Nursery Manager experience.
  • DSL experience/training.
  • Paediatric First Aid.
  • SEND and Ofsted experience.

What We Offer

  • £36,000–£47,000 salary.
  • 40 hours a week
  • 20 days annual leave.
  • Pension.
  • Training and leadership development.
  • Clear authority to lead and develop the nursery.

Apply now with your CV and a brief supporting statement.

Safeguarding: LGDN is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointment is subject to appropriate safer recruitment, references, qualification, suitability and DBS checks. </p

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