Corby
GBR Recruitment Ltd are working exclusively with a fantastic & highly respected boutique nursery, recruiting for an experienced Nursery Manager to manage & lead the delivery of high-quality early years care & early years education (EYFS) for children aged 0–5 years. The Nursery Manager will mentor, coach, develop & lead a team of 20 employees including a Deputy Manager, Room Leaders, Early Years Practitioners & Nursery Assistants delivering an exceptional experience for all children & their parents / guardians, within a site that caters for 45 children. The Nursery Manager is responsible for the effective day-to-day leadership & management of the nursery setting, ensuring the highest standards of care, welfare, safety, SEND, safeguarding & education (play-based learning, direct experiences & active learning) are delivered in line with Ofsted, EYFS & regulatory requirements. Duties: • Lead the daily operations of the nursery delivering exceptional care, • Implement effective & robust policies, procedures & operating standards., • Maintain compliance with EYFS, Ofsted, SEND, safeguarding legislation, plus health & safety standards., • Manage H&S risk assessments, fire alarm checks & fire drills, • Update accident, incident & medication records, plus site security, • Ensure appropriate staffing levels & ratios at all times, managing rota's, • Prepare the site for inspections & audits (Ofsted etc.), • Ensure audits & actions plans are achieved following inspections., • Abide to the EYFS curriculum framework & implement the standards to ensure high-quality teaching & learning across the nursery., • Develop the quality improvement plan & lead on Ofsted inspections to ensure a positive outcome in line with the latest Ofsted framework., • Observe & assess the children to ensure they are making good progress, • Proactive SEN co-ordination & SEN children support & development, • Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the nursery, • Build strong, positive, professional relationships with parents & carers., • Effectively manage all admissions, occupancy & waiting lists, • Ensure GDPR & data protection standards are adhered to., • Level 3 or level 5 qualification in Early Years (Level 5 preferred)., • Proven experience in a Nursery leadership or management role., • Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding & Ofsted frameworks., • Experience leading an Ofsted inspection desirable This role could suit an early years professional working as a Deputy Nursery Manager, Early Years Manager, Setting Manager, Head of Centre/Early Learning and Childcare Centre, Pre-school Leader, Pre-school Manager or similar job titles with similar responsibilities & duties. If you want to be part of a fantastic boutique nursery & to work in fantastic surroundings with fantastic people then apply today! Immediate start available.