Nursery Manager

Shooting Stars Nurseries are searching for a dedicated, creative, inspirational nursery manager to join and lead our established Hinckley team.,

• A genuine passion for Early Years education, ensuring the highest quality of care and teaching is delivered at all times.


• Professionalism, confidence and skills to communicate and engage effectively with our parents, carers, children and staff.


• Key leadership role, which requires a dedicated, creative & inspiring leader, able to take responsibility for all aspects of managing the nursery.


• Named suitable person in charge of the nursery and responsible for all operational and regulatory aspects, including safeguarding, health and safety practices, child protection in the setting, and maintaining accurate and up to date systems and records at all times.


• Directly responsible for the effective leadership of the nursery team, providing training, coaching and mentoring and implementing a robust performance management strategy to ensure service excellence for our current and prospective customers.
  
  Minimum of two years' experience of working in an Early Years setting in a manager or deputy role, or at least two years' other suitable experience.


• Minimum full and relevant Early Years Level 3 childcare qualification as recognised by the Department for Education.


• Knowledge and experience of; delivering the EYFS, Ofsted inspections and working with children with Special Educational Needs.


Safeguarding commitment,
• Nursery/childcare: 2 years (required)


• Management: 2 years (preferred)


Licence/Certification:

• minimum level 3 full & relevant early years qualification (required)
  
  Pulled from the full job description


• Childcare


• Company events


• Company pension


• Discounted or free food


• Employee assistance programme


• Employee discount


• Employee mentoring programme, Salary: £38,000.00 per annum, Financial - Manager bonus scheme, Competitive pay, generous childcare discount, annual pay & benefits review paid holiday increasing with service and other extras to maximise your disposable income.


• Professional - In-house and external training, coaching, support and career progression opportunities across our network of 6 local nurseries.


• A growth mindset - team members are encouraged to grow, supported with new challenges and given opportunities for promotion.


• Wellbeing - Mental Health First Aid, EAP and Team Voice feedback sessions.


• Flexibility - Choice of employment contracts to support work-life balance.


• Uniform, DBS check & dedicated team break room with free snacks and drinks


• Celebrations, Awards & Recognition too!, We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children within our care and expect all those employed by Shooting Stars Nurseries to share this commitment. All posts involve working with children and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You are required to declare any convictions that you may have, including those that would otherwise be regarded as 'spent' under this Act and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.


Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Childcare


• Company events


• Company pension


• Discounted or free food


• Employee discount


• Employee mentoring programme


• Health & wellbeing programme


• Referral programme


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday


• No weekends


School type:

• Day nursery


• Preschool


• Private nursery school