Inspire Education Group (IEG)
Nursery Manager
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Salary - £36,438 FTE per annum
Hours - 37 hours per week
Contract - Fixed term, up to 3 months
Location - Peterborough
Closing Date - 20th October
We are looking for an experienced and confident Interim Nursery Manager to lead our nursery for a period of up to three months. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who can quickly step into a leadership role, provide stability and direction to the nursery team, and ensure children continue to receive a high standard of care, education and support.
As Interim Nursery Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the nursery, ensuring that the setting operates safely, effectively and in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, safeguarding requirements and relevant legislation.
The role
You will provide strong leadership to the nursery team and take responsibility for the overall quality of care and education provided to children aged 0-5. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading, supporting and motivating the nursery team to maintain high standards of care and education.
- Ensuring the nursery operates in accordance with current legislation, EYFS requirements and safeguarding procedures.
- Maintaining a safe, positive and nurturing environment for children, staff and families.
- Taking responsibility for safeguarding and child protection, ensuring concerns are identified and managed appropriately.
- Managing risk assessments and responding promptly to any risks that could affect the safe and effective operation of the nursery.
- Supporting staff through supervision, performance management, training, attendance management and other people-related matters.
- Managing the nursery's day-to-day administration and operational requirements.
- Working closely with parents, carers and external professionals and agencies where required.
- Monitoring occupancy and supporting the nursery to operate effectively and maximise capacity and income.
- Managing budgets and ensuring expenditure remains within agreed targets.
- Building positive working relationships across the wider organisation.
- Ensuring the nursery continues to provide an inclusive environment that recognises and respects the individual needs of children, families and colleagues.
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About you
We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and provide confident leadership during this interim period. You will ideally have:
- A Level 3 childcare qualification or equivalent.
- Significant experience working with children aged 0-5.
- Experience of leading a nursery team, deputising for a Nursery Manager or managing a room.
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development.
- Experience of safeguarding, risk assessment and promoting children's welfare.
- Experience of line management, including recruitment, appraisals, attendance and performance management.
- Experience of working with parents, external agencies and other professionals.
- Experience of managing budgets and day-to-day nursery operations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The confidence to make sound decisions and deal with issues independently.
- A calm, organised and flexible approach, with the ability to prioritise in a busy environment.
- A genuine commitment to providing high-quality care and education for children.
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A Level 5 childcare or management qualification would be desirable, as would experience of managing a nursery setting.
Why work for IEG?
- Generous Leave: 35 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)
- Competitive Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
- Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
- Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
- Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts
IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.
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