Family Adventures Group
Nursery Manager, Green Giraffe, Roath, Cardiff
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Salary: from £39,686 per annum plus bonus scheme
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Family Adventures Group is hiring for our Green Giraffe, Roath Nursery, and we’re looking for an exceptional Nursery Manager to lead the setting into its next exciting chapter.
Role Purpose
The Nursery Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and day-to-day running of the Green Giraffe Roath nursery. This role ensures high-quality early years care and education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), statutory requirements, and company policies. The post holder will lead the team to deliver excellent outcomes for children, maintain safe and stimulating environments, and build strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Management
- Provide effective leadership, direction, and support to the nursery team, promoting a positive culture and high standards of practice.
- Recruit, induct, supervise, and appraise staff, ensuring the team are well-trained, motivated, and able to meet the needs of children.
- Manage staff rotas to maintain safe staffing ratios and continuity of care across the nursery.
- Lead regular team meetings, provide coaching, and identify training and development needs.
- Implement and monitor nursery policies and procedures in line with statutory guidance and company expectations.
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Curriculum and Quality of Care
- Ensure delivery of a high-quality, inclusive curriculum in line with the EYFS that supports children’s learning, development, and wellbeing.
- Oversee planning, assessment, and the completion of records to ensure accurate tracking of children’s progress and effective next steps.
- Create and maintain a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment where children feel secure, valued, and challenged.
- Promote inclusive practice and support additional needs in partnership with parents, carers, and external agencies.
Safeguarding, Health, and Safety
- Take overall responsibility for safeguarding and child protection within the nursery, ensuring the team follow procedures at all times.
- Ensure health and safety, risk assessments, accident reporting, and maintenance are managed effectively and promptly.
- Ensure safe recruitment practices and that all staff have up-to-date checks and training, including an enhanced DBS.
Partnership with Parents, Carers, and Community
- Build positive, professional relationships with parents and carers, promoting regular communication about children’s care and development.
- Lead on admissions, settling-in processes, and transitions to ensure continuity for children and families.
- Represent the nursery within the local community and with external partners to promote best outcomes for children.
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Business and Operational Responsibilities
- Manage the nursery budget, resources, and day-to-day finances in line with company procedures.
- Ensure statutory documentation, Ofsted requirements, and reporting are maintained and up to date.
- Promote occupancy, support marketing activities, and contribute to business development to maintain a sustainable setting.
Person Specification
Essential
- Level 3 or above qualification in Childcare / Early Years (or equivalent) plus evidence of continuous professional development.
- Proven experience of managing a nursery or leading an early years team.
- Thorough knowledge and practical understanding of the EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
- Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills.
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one).
Desirable
- Level 5 Diploma for the Early Years Senior Practitioner or Level 5 BA (Hons) in Early Childhood related field.
- Experience of budget management, setting improvement plans, and working with external agencies.
- First Aid, Safeguarding, or other relevant leadership training.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to equal opportunities. The successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS.
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