Nursery Manager

Twizzletops; Grays; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery provider is seeking a Nursery Manager for their facility in Grays to provide exceptional care and education for children. Responsibilities include leading a team, meeting Ofsted standards, and ensuring high-quality education. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of management experience and a passion for early years education. This role offers a competitive salary from £35,000 and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Regular company events

Discounted food and free parking

Discounted tickets for family attractions

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Nursery Management experience.
• 5+ years of experience working in an Early Years setting.
• Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and statutory guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team, manage effectively and efficiently.
• Provide safe, high-quality education and care for children attending.
• Monitor and assess the quality of the nursery ensuring policies are maintained.

Skills

Leadership skills

Experience in an Early Years setting

Knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage

Child protection knowledge

Team collaboration

Job description

FREE Funded places for 9 months, 2, 3 & 4 year olds

Nursery Manager in Lakeside Thurrock

Lakeside

New Opportunity at our Lakeside Thurrock nursery

Salary: From £35,000

Hours: 40 hours a week, Monday – Friday

The Role:

An early years setting that provides exceptional care and education to their children is looking for a Nursery Manager to join the team. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills and grow in a nurturing workplace that will support you in reaching your full potential. We need a professional that can support us in leading a team to create a nurturing, creative, exciting space for our children to grow in.

Why Twizzle Tops?

• Regular company events to foster a positive workplace culture
• Discounted food and free parking
• Discounted tickets for various family attractions
• Strong support from the Director and senior management to ensure the highest standards of care and development are met.

What We’re Looking For:

To succeed in this role, you must bring a wealth of experience, leadership skills, and a genuine passion for working with young children. If you’re a committed, adaptable, and empathetic leader, we would love to hear from you and we are always happy to have an informal chat in the first instance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a team, manage effectively and efficiently, uphold positive working relationships and be an effective mentor and role model.
• Partner with senior management and EY Professionals to ensure continuous improvement and meet Ofsted standards through collaboration.
• Provide safe, high-quality education and care for children attending
• Fulfil legal and statutory requirements
• Be responsible for the management of day-to-day financial operations by meeting financial targets and managing the occupancy ensuring maximum capacity.
• Agree and set nursery goals and monitor the achievement of progress against targets alongside the Twizzle Tops Senior Team.
• Monitor and assess the quality of your nursery ensuring that policies and procedures, best practice and standards are maintained daily.
• Collaborate with parents and other staff members to support children’s individual needs, and empower the parents to be partners in their children’s learning.
• Follow health and safety guidelines to ensure the well-being of all children and team members at Twizzle Tops
• 2+ years of Nursery Management experience
• 5+ years of experience working in an Early Years setting
• Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted statutory guidance.
• Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities and leading a team’s professional development.
• Knowledge and experience of child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and SEN/Inclusion and experience of supporting and leading a team.
• Experience of working with other agencies to ensure children can access support they need to flourish.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality learning opportunities through team collaboration and best practice

Please apply with a CV to: [e-mail]

At Twizzle Tops, we are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming environment for all.

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