Nursery Manager

LONDON and surrounding area- Full time qualified Staff. Private nursery requires full time qualified start to work as part of a team. Excellent rates of pay, generous holiday packages. Full training and support provided.

Key Responsibilities: - To follow all policies, procedures and processes necessary to ensure the children’s safety, security and wellbeing. - To learn about and adhere to the EYFS Statutory Framework requirements and Ofsted regulations. - To be professional, polite and positive in interactions with children, parents, team members and the wider community. - To be reliable and demonstrate good attendance, to ensure continuity of care for children, colleagues and families. - To treat all matters as confidential that relate to the children, their families and the nursery. Home from Home 1. To learn how to ensure a safe, clean, tidy and welcoming room by completing appropriate daily duties. 2. To support the team in encouraging the good health of children and support them when they are unwell. 3. To provide support at mealtimes, ensuring individual children’s dietary requirements are followed. 4. To promote personal routines which support children’s care and physical health e.g., exercise, nutrition and oral health. 5. To learn about strategies to promote positive behaviour and assist in supporting children’s emotional wellbeing. 6. To support the room team when welcoming new children and preparing children for their transition to the next room. Education 1. To gain knowledge of the curriculum, supporting the team in its implementation, indoors and outdoors. 2. To learn about activities that are holistic and support the curriculum and cover the EYFS Education Programmes. 3. To learn how to teach, support and extend children’s knowledge and skills, particularly their language skills. 4. To learn how to set up the learning environment to meet the children’s individual interests, needs and learning. 5. To learn about formative and summative assessments, using observations and data to inform the assessment cycle. 6. To learn about the appropriate support needed when children need extra help in their learning and development. Accountability 1. To follow the safeguarding and child protection procedures to keep all children safe. 2. To adhere to all health and safety policies, such as outings procedures and emergency drills. 3. To learn about the EYFS statutory framework and ensure compliance with all aspects. 4. To inform the qualified team of any accident or injury and gain a paediatric first aid certificate. 5. To support the qualified team in carrying out risk assessments as necessary. 6. To contribute towards the current targets set for the room, as identified in the nursery development plan. Relationships 1. To show warmth, care, happiness and sensitivity when interacting and engaging with the children. 2. To ensure key children are championed and thought about, encouraging their confidence and independence. 3. To learn about the expected level of customer service and build professional working relationships with parents. 4. To learn about the methods used to communicate with parents and begin to carry this out independently when ready. 5. To learn about the assessment cycle and work alongside the team to prepare for and carry out parent consultations. 6. To support the team in planning and participating in WPSA events. Teamwork 1. To maintain effective communication and support the wider staff team, covering holidays or absences in other rooms. 2. To ensure own suitability to work with Early Years children, in line with EYFS statutory requirements. 3. To attend supervisions to reflect on own performance in the care, teaching and safeguarding of children. 4. To attend ‘in house’ training and other mandatory training necessary as part of apprenticeship. 5. To be reliable with excellent attendance and keep up to date with work and targets set by training provider. 6. To attend room meetings and support colleagues by contributing equally to the workload of the room.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nursery Practitioner to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality care and education to children, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment that supports their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development. As a Nursery Practitioner, you will work closely with other staff members to foster a positive learning experience for the children and maintain strong communication with parents. Key Responsibilities: • Childcare and Education: • Plan and deliver a variety of activities and learning experiences that align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. • Support children’s development in a safe and secure environment, catering to individual needs and promoting inclusivity. • Monitor and assess children’s progress, keeping accurate records and sharing updates with parents and caregivers. • Safety and Wellbeing: • Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of all children, adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures. • Implement hygiene and safety practices such as proper handwashing, meal/snack preparation, and emergency procedures. • Administer first aid when necessary, and promptly report any concerns or incidents. • Teamwork and Collaboration: • Work effectively as part of a team, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive work environment. • Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and continuous professional development activities. • Parental Engagement: • Build strong relationships with parents, providing feedback on their child’s development, achievements, and any concerns. • Respond to parents’ queries and concerns in a professional and timely manner. • Administrative Duties: • Maintain records of children’s daily activities and development milestones. • Assist with the preparation and tidying up of the nursery environment, ensuring all resources are clean, well-maintained, and safe for use.

Little Goslings is a home based early years setting in Beckenham. We have achieved 4 consecutive ‘Outstanding’ gradings from Ofsted. We are looking for a kind, enthusiastic, energetic but quiet, reliable and trustworthy individual to assist the everyday running of the setting, safeguard and support the children in our care and enable them to thrive and blossom. Duties will include - 🐥supporting children’s care and wellbeing 🐥undertaking safeguarding and other training specific to your job role 🐥assisting with the daily running of the setting, ensuring a clean and safe environment is maintained at all times 🐥building respectful and nurturing relationships with the small people in your care, the other staff members and parents too 🐥planning and organising fun and interesting activities 🐥assisting with admin duties and liaising with parents 🐥Having a sense of humour & a happy disposition is essential No formal qualifications are required, however a warm, caring and nurturing persona is essential. Knowledge of the EYFS and early years curriculum and/or experience with children under 5 is desirable, however, if you are passionate about working with little ones, we can teach you along the way! You must be prepared to feel loved and special to many young children and their families… there is simply no other job like this one. The position is subject to a successful interview, enhanced DBS check and references. The position is for a week at the start of January. Monday 6th January- Thursday 9th January. 🐶🐶 Please note - we are a ‘home from home’ setting. We have a little dog called Rosie ( who also thinks she is a little person)

We are highly focussed on development and safety but also vitally important to us, is that our children have an enjoyable learning experience. We provide a caring, secure environment through individual attention and group activities and to organise an appropriate range of leisure activities for children between the ages of 3 to 11. Key Areas · Activity planning · Liaison · Supervision and care of children · Direct playwork · Health and safety · Miscellaneous Duties and Responsibilities Activity Planning · To provide safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities including preparing activities, organisation programmes and arranging equipment · To ensure that all activities are carried out within an equal opportunity framework. · To undertake any necessary training including a nationally recognised playwork course. · To encourage community wide participation and activity planning and delivery. Liaison · To develop and maintain good relationships and communications with parents to facilitate day to day caring needs. · To encourage parental involvement and support through the development of effective working relationships. · To consult with the children and involve them in the planning of activities. Supervision and care of children · Ensure that activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with Statutory responsibilities. · Ensure that food provision is carried out within the guidelines of the Food and Safety Act 1990, it is balanced and healthy in accordance with dietary requirements. Direct Playwork · Help the coordinator to ensure that a wide range of creative and enjoyable activities are offered. · Ensure that play meets full range of children’s individual and group needs. Health and safety · To ensure the good standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times. · To be responsible for the Health and Safety standards, appropriate for the needs of the children. · Recording of any accidents in the accident book. · Ensure child is collected by someone known to Beams of Light staff · Recording of any accidents in the accident book · To ensure confidentiality of information at work is adhered. · Ensure to provide a good quality check on the equipment and the children’s play environment before the after school care session. Miscellaneous · To promote the aims and objectives of Beatrix Potter School, it’s policies and practices and use as a guide for daily activities. · To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time. · To assist in outreach (promoting the centre) After School Care Salary - £11 an hour, 3 hours a day Location - Beatrix Potter Primary School, London, SW18 3ER Contract Type - Permanent, Part time, Self Employed Weekly hours - 12 to 15 hours per week Operates - from 3pm to 6pm Monday - Friday (Term Time Only) Probationary Period (3 months) - Remote interview process. - Sanitisation, disinfection or cleaning procedures in place - Job Types: Part-time, Permanent - Pay: £11.00 per hour Schedule: Monday to Friday Licence/Certification: DBS certificate (preferred) Safeguarding Certification (preferred) First Aid Certification (preferred) Food Hygiene certificate (preferred) Level 3 Childcare certificate (preferred)

This is a great chance to join an amazing nursery setting in the Stockwell area of London as a Nursery Room Leader. The nursery is light and spacious, with separate rooms for different age groups, and a short walk from the tube station and local bus routes. They have fantastic facilities including soft play and sensory room, and a team of highly qualified teachers who enjoy being creative. The children enjoy a range of activities from science experiments and yoga to cooking as well as getting out on community walks and visits to attractions in the local area. Caring for children from birth to 5 years old, the team are experienced and passionate in everything they do. The in-house chef is also on hand to provide nutritious, healthy food for the staff and children. Everyone works as a team and you will oversee and support other staff members in the room, such as assistant teachers or teaching assistants. In addition to an excellent salary, you will receive strong in-house training, generous pension, a large discount on childcare fees, up to 35 days holidays including your birthday off, high street discounts, bonus and incentives, along with organised team celebrations, and much more. Responsibilities: - The Nursery Room Leader creates a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere where each child feels valued and secure - Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to nursery practitioners in your room - Maintain open and effective communication with parents or guardians, providing regular updates on children's progress and daily activities - Share responsibilities, set goals, and ensure a collaborative and effective team environment Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Level 3 childcare qualification, such as a CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education or equivalent - Prior experience working in a nursery or early childhood education setting is required - An understanding of early childhood educational practices, curriculum planning, and teaching methods - The ability to organize and manage daily routines, activities, and records efficiently This is multifaceted role, requiring a combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities related to early childhood education, management, and interpersonal interactions It is great opportunity to step into a Nursery Room Leader role and be able to develop your career further. Nursery People is a specialist nursery recruitment agency dedicated to connecting talented early years professionals with leading childcare companies and settings.