Quick overview
Job description
Are you an experienced childcare professional who leads, inspires and makes a real difference? We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Nursery Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of our Portswood nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care, education and safeguarding for every child
Key Responsibilities
Leading and managing the overall operation of the nursery, ensuring compliance with EYFS, Ofsted and company standards.
Inspiring, motivating and developing a high-performing childcare team through coaching, supervision and professional development.
Acting as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and promoting a strong safeguarding culture throughout the setting
Driving excellence in children's learning, development and wellbeing through outstanding early years practice
Managing nursery occupancy, budgets, staffing levels and financial performance with support from the wider business
Ensuring the nursery provides a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment for children, staff and visitors.
Managing nursery occupancy, budgets, staffing levels and financial performance with support from the wider business.
Requirement
Level 3 Childcare qualification (or equivalent)
GCSE / Functional skills level 2 in Maths
2 years + experience in Nursery management
Previous nursery leadership or management experience
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Passion for delivering outstanding childcare
Ability to motivate, inspire, and develop a team
Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements
A genuine passion for delivering exceptional childcare and education
Reliable and trustworthy
IT skills to use Word, outlook and Excel
Previous experience with Famly is desirable (childcare platform)
-Full Time-Monday-Friday (40hr, 52 weeks a year)
-Salary - £42,556.80
Portswood staff receive an additional £0.30/hour location weighting (this is included in salary above; subject to terms)
