You and the Nursery Manager will have the autonomy to be creative with your own budget but will need to have some experience of managing these, or an eagerness to learn with lots of support from our experienced team.

We prioritise building fantastic relationships with our families, keeping them fully informed of their children’s progress, through our nursery management system, Famly.co. Therefore, you will need a good understanding of all Microsoft programmes.

Our environments are supportive of the children’s needs; this is inclusive of creating wonderful rooms, full of curiosity and fun, with a keenness for the aesthetics, creating an attractive, welcoming, clean, and inviting space for all.

The right candidate will be organised, trustworthy, and committed and have an eagerness to support the Nursery Manager in driving the nursery forward. Ideally, you will have a foundation of knowledge on legislation, ranging from Ofsted SEND, safeguarding, health and safety practices, and the food standards of hygiene to keep our 5-star rating.

You will support us in meeting all Early Years Foundation Stage welfare requirements, alongside fantastic learning and development opportunities for all children, no matter their starting abilities.

You will demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills and be on board with reflective practice, supporting professional development, for both you and the team. You will participate in, and support staff training, meetings, workshops, and open days.

Compliance of all nursery policies and procedures is essential, particularly regarding safeguarding, equality of opportunities, health and safety, and confidentiality. Responsibilities will include supporting the Manager in the marketing and promotion of the nursery, events, building occupancy, and building our brand and reputation. This is inclusive of nursery awards and building community partnerships in a range of ways.

Why not join us in creating something meaningful, a company that really cares, a nursery that stands out from the crowd, and wants to provide the best opportunities for all children. Be a part of something unique and leave your influence on those all-important early years and all the wonderful individuals that work within it.

Responsibilities Include:

• Support all aspects of nursery operations, including the best level of care and education for the children and customer service.
• Support in developing and implementing strategies to maximize occupancy and revenue, monitoring budgets.
• Support in developing best practice, supervising, and training the team, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Support in monitoring and maintaining the nursery's estates and aesthetics.
• Support the marketing and promotion of the nursery to attract new customers.
• Support the business in building its brand, reputation, and developing services that involve community cohesion and care of the environment.
• Attend monthly meetings.
• Have a creative flair in supporting exciting opportunities for the children to experience.

Experience:

• Previous experience in early years leadership (Minimum 1 year).
• Knowledge of Early Years Legislation and Ofsted.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proficient in using computer software.

Qualifications:

• Essential level 3 in Childcare & Development Qualification as listed on the qualification’s checklist, which can be accessed via the Early year’s qualifications achieved in the United Kingdom - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
• English GCSE or equivalent and a desire to obtain maths if you don’t already have this.
• Driver desirable.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or qualifications required for the role.