Nursery Manager

KiddyKare are seeking an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager to join a team based in Reading. You will be part of a supportive, hardworking, and passionate team that offers a supportive framework to develop your career. You’ll work in a friendly and collaborative environment where they are committed to delivering positive outcomes. With a competitive salary of up to £47,000 working 40 hours per week. Company Benefits: • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution • Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service) • Discounted Child Care (on site nursery) • Cycle to work scheme. • Season train ticket loans • Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme • A range of local shopping discounts • Remote/Agile working The role of the nursery manager is to: • Provide professional leadership and management of the nursery to ensure a high quality, inclusive, sustainable service where parents, partners and the team are ambitious for the children and completely focussed on their wellbeing and success. • Ensure that all areas of the provision comply with legal requirements surrounding health and safety and Ofsted. • Ensure that all areas of the provision comply with the legal requirements set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). • Lead and support a large team, ensuring opportunities for continuous professional development to ensure staff are upskilled, motivated, and deliver an excellent standard of teaching. • Be responsible for the operational day to day management of the nursery and the strategic planning of the direction, delivery, and performance with the service manager. • Lead on the development and delivery of a business plan which ensures a flexible, affordable, and inclusive offer with a high-quality service which generates an income to ensure sustainability. • Maintain and develop strong links into local partnerships, strategies and policies representing the interests of the setting and children across a variety of sectors. Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential: • Level 3 Early Years Qualification. • Level 2 Mathematics qualification. • Evidence of ongoing professional development. Desirable: • Leadership training/qualifications. • A degree related to early years and/or child development. Experience Essential: • Significant post qualified experience working with children. • Experience of managing and/or supervising staff or volunteers. • Experience of leading an inclusive service for children and for supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities. • Experience and knowledge for ensuring health and safety requirements are in place. • Experience of leading and organising groups of children. • Experience of working in partnership with parents and involving them in supporting their child’s development. • To have knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted standards in childcare settings, current legislation and processes in relation to safeguarding and child protection. • A good understanding of confidentiality and its application in working with young children and families in a multi-agency environment. • Knowledge of the Family Hub’s service offer and working in an integrated manner. • Knowledge of budget and financial management. Desirable: • Previous experience as a deputy/nursery manager

Location: UK, GB

Posted Date: 2/2/2025