Job Description
Summary:
Nursery Manager / Deputy Nursery Manager needed to lead a caring, inclusive early years environment.
About the School:
A Christian community that values, nurtures and respects every individual. It challenges all to serve others, show compassion and act with integrity, creating a supportive and inclusive environment for learning and growth.
The Opportunity:
As a Nursery Manager / Deputy Nursery Manager, you will play a vital role in shaping a warm, inclusive environment where children are nurtured and inspired to learn. This is an opportunity to lead a team and provide high-quality care and education in a setting that values creativity, care and development from an early age.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire staff, pupils, parents and the wider community through a positive and motivating example.
- Ensure the safety, wellbeing and development of all children in the nursery, with a strong focus on safeguarding.
- Provide high-quality education and care that supports the physical, emotional, social and intellectual growth of children.
- Implement and maintain high standards of practice through supervision and support of the nursery team.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the nursery, including quality improvement, marketing and administration.
- Work collaboratively with the Nursery Manager and team to create an environment that supports learning, play and development.
- Develop and maintain effective team building and staff management systems.
- Support business development initiatives with the Senior Leadership Team and Admissions Department.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Relevant training and experience working with babies and young children.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work in a dynamic, supportive and inclusive environment.
Preferred
- Experience in early years education or nursery management.
- Knowledge of child development and inclusive practices.
- Experience with quality improvement and educational standards.
- Flexibility and adaptability to support a busy, multi-faceted role.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Supportive and inclusive working environment.