Nursery Manager

Job Description

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group (ILG), a growing group of independent preparatory schools and nurseries, is looking to recruit an experienced Nursery Manager at Westbury House Preparatory School and Nursery. This is a permanent full-time opportunity.

What the role involves:

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children
• Ensure that children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development
• Ensure practice and provisions in the nursery meets the requirement of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Ensure that children are kept safe and that staff understand, and when necessary follow Safeguarding Procedures. Assumes the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Promote and facilitate partnerships with parents/carers and other family members
• Support the development of good practice with regards to special needs and inclusion
• Support pre-school staff in delivering the Foundation Stage; ensure that provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the local authority in relation to nursery grant funding for three and four-year olds
• Establish, develop and maintain a highly professional working relationship with relevant local authority department, regulatory bodies and other agencies
• Create a culture of self-evaluation and reflective practice throughout the nursery

We’re looking for:

• Minimum 5 years post qualification experience within a childcare setting
• 3-5 years Nursery management experience
• Good GCSE results (A-C in English and Maths preferred)
• Great passion for child development and a good working knowledge of the EYFS 0-5 years
• An organised, supportive personality.
• Experience of working in a Management role, mentoring and leading staff and leading by example
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and Ofsted statutory guidance
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding
• Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities
• Ability to deliver a high standard of childcare
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work productively with pupils, colleagues, parents and outside agencies
• Excellent planning, organising and time management skills
• A fantastic understanding for how a Nursery works.
• Excellent communication skills and able to work effectively in a team
• A sense of humour, common sense and a “can do” attitude
• Strong attention to detail

What we offer:

• A fun, supportive and creative team to work with.
• Competitive salary
• Further on the job training
• Day to day support from a strong management team
• Career progression for those who show the right potential as our business grows.

Westbury House Preparatory School and Nursery, part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

If you love working with children and you want to further your experience with the possibility of promotion and working your way up in a company, please apply now!

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Contact Information

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group (ILG)
Georgian House, Park Lane, Stanmore, Middx HA7 3HD, United Kingdom
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