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Nursery Manager
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Location: Thames Ditton Salary: £40,000.00 - £45,000.00 per-annum Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Are you passionate about early childhood education? Do you have the leadership skills to inspire a dedicated team? Little Bears Day-Care is looking for an exceptional Nursery Manager to join our team!
In this role, you will provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for the children in our setting. We're looking for someone who thrives in a team environment, has strong leadership abilities, and is committed to creating an enabling and nurturing space where children can play, learn, and grow.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of the nursery, ensuring a high standard of childcare.
- Manage and support a team of staff, fostering a positive and motivated work environment.
- Maintain strong relationships with children, parents, and carers to ensure a welcoming, inclusive setting.
- Monitor and enhance the quality of provision, ensuring policies, procedures, and best practices are upheld.
- Take responsibility for financial management, occupancy levels, and meeting set targets.
- Lead on planning and organizing engaging daily activities that promote child development.
- Be responsible for key children, including observations, assessments, and individual learning plans.
- Ensure a safe, clean, and high-quality environment that meets all health and safety requirements.
- Liaise with external agencies and professionals as needed to support children's development.
- Support staff development through training and performance monitoring.
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- A passionate, dedicated, and experienced childcare professional.
- Strong leadership and management skills, with experience in a nursery or early years setting.
- A commitment to maintaining high standards of care and education.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with children, staff, and parents.
- A Level 3 (or higher) qualification in Early Years Education or a related field.
Why Join Little Bears Day-Care?
- A supportive and friendly team environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A rewarding role where you can make a real impact on young children's lives.
If you're excited about this opportunity and meet the criteria, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now with your CV and application.
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