To manage the nursery and associated childcare provision within Once Upon a Time Day Nurseries policies and procedures, Local Authority Policies and procedures and all relevant legislation. To create a safe, warm and stimulating environment for all those who use Once Upon a Time services. To work as part of a team to assist in providing a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children. To work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, carers and other multi professionals. To be committed to ensuring safeguarding and creating an inclusive environment. Main Responsibilities: Children’s care, learning and play Support practitioners in meeting the needs of the individual children and families, ensuring children’s basic needs are always met, including good hygiene routines, nappies, meals encouraging good nutrition, planning and assessment etc To assist the staff team in setting up a safe and stimulating environment for children, ensuring a child centred environment providing a play-based approach to children’s learning Promote positive attitudes and behaviour at all times by providing a non-discriminatory environment which values and respects each child and family, ensuring an inclusive and safe environment having regard for SEN and safeguarding procedures and legislation Encourage parental involvement within the nursery, including parents consultations, events, and using parents as partners in their child’s learning and liaising with parents daily Health and safety: To be responsible for reporting accidents or health and safety issues and be conscientious of risks that may arise which may cause harm to children To implement and ensure health and safety guidelines and checks and adhere Once Upon a Time’s policies and procedures, including but not limited to on-going cleaning and sterilising duties within the setting, to reduce the spread of infection Staff: Effectively leading and supporting all nursery staff, students and voluntary workers. Ensuring a good level of supervision and support with their daily duties, identifying training and development needs, through individual supervisions, appraisals, observations etc. This may also include disciplinary meetings To lead/ organise staff, room and planning meetings (these will be out of nursery hours) To support the settings appointed persons in their role and taking on that role in their absence such as SENCO, Behaviour management coordinator To take part in recruitment and to support a team of staff to meet statutory ratio’s an contingency staffing where appropriate, and support a staff team in the appropriate skills, qualifications, experiences and qualities, ensuring the nursery is staffed to the required levels at all times General: To be responsible for the day to day running of the nursery To implement all of Once Upon a Time’s policies and procedures in all aspects of the nursery and other childcare services, and to review and develop them on an annual basis in line with relevant current legislation To ensure Welfare Requirements of the setting are maintained at all times and ensuring acceptable standards of practice that meets Ofsted criteria including Health and Safety and safeguarding, within the nursery environment General administrative duties associated with the running of the setting such as maintaining records on the children and their families, inventories, personal records, producing reports, writing letters, ordering supplies etc. To work collaboratively with colleagues to help support the development of the children within your care, guiding and sharing good practice, making sure that the nursery has a strong, reliable and consistent team Organising nursery events such as parents’ evenings, fete, annual trips, festivals and special events, that involve parents and carers (these may be out of nursery hours) To ensure the implementation of the EYFS curriculum for all children aged 0-5 years, and monitor how it is delivered To develop the setting by involving yourself and staff team in projects and programmes some of which will be initiated by the Local Authority To work collaboratively with outside agencies, to maintain effective relationships, providing services to the nursery, children and families, liaising with the Local Authority, Ofsted and other multi-agency professionals associated with the nursery and adhering LA policies and procedures and guidance To maintain an effective parent liaison system in order to work in partnership with parents/carers To oversee the efficient upkeep of the nursery, ensuring regular checks and maintenance of equipment, furniture and fittings Assisting in the collection, recording and banking of fees together with managing a budget and petty cash To monitor occupancy, reviewing numbers of children attending and following up enquiries promptly to ensure maximum capacity levels are maintained at all times. Assisting with the marketing, fundraising and advertising of the nursery to ensure the nursery runs to its full capacity and remains profitable You may be required to cover at another Once Upon a Time setting You may be required to work extra hours due to staff shortages, this will be repaid back using time-in-lieu at a time which is suitable to the nursery Qualifications: Proven experience in a nursery or childcare setting is essential. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively. Proficient communication skills in English, both verbal and written. Experience working with children in various age groups is highly desirable. A level 3 or above qualification in Ealy Years Ability to drive initiatives that improve nursery operations and foster a positive learning environment. Join our team as a Nursery Manager and contribute to shaping the future of young minds in a supportive and enriching atmosphere.
- Hours: 10–15 hours/week (mornings, evenings and occasional weekends) - Pay: £12–£15/hour + commission About FitLab23 FitLab23 is a women-first strength & conditioning gym that empowers our community to feel confident, strong, and supported. With small-group strength training, boxing, and conditioning, we promote real results in a fun, inclusive environment. Role Overview As our Deputy Gym Manager, you’ll be the right-hand person to Henry and Bee, supporting day-to-day gym operations while helping drive sales, member experience, and content/marketing. You’ll split your time between the gym floor, community engagement, and digital storytelling. Key Responsibilities - Sales & Membership Growth - Welcome potential members, conduct gym tours, and guide prospects through our offers (Ultimate Champion, Athlete, Hero) - Make follow-up calls, manage CRM entries, and close membership sales (with commission) - Support marketing campaigns to generate new leads - Customer Experience & Journey - Ensure world‑class first impressions: greet, assist, and build rapport - Oversee class bookings (via our app) and respond to questions or feedback - Maintain a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere in all gym areas - Content Creation & Marketing - Produce engaging social media content (photos, Reels, Stories) around workouts, member transformations, tips, events - Collaborate on local marketing efforts (e.g., mailers, local ads) to boost visibility - Help grow social presence using best practices—member spotlights, local influencer partnerships, regional hashtags Operational Support - Liaise with coaches to monitor class quality and customer satisfaction - Assist with light admin, membership records, CRM updates - Maintain gym standards—cleanliness, safety, equipment readiness What We’re Looking For - Passion for fitness, strength training or boxing; aligned with our female‑empowerment mission - Proven sales experience: comfortable with phone and in-person lead conversion (1+ year preferred) - Excellent verbal & written communication; strong organisational and time-management skills - Social media savvy: basic photography/video editing and content sense - Confidence in using CRM systems, Microsoft Office apps - Adaptability and drive: able to multitask in fast-paced environment - Flexibility for evening and weekend shifts Why FitLab23? - Join a close-knit, high-energy team that holds community first - Flexible scheduling—ideal for students or part-timers - Competitive pay with commission - Unlimited access to our classes and gym - Real career growth potential within our expanding brand
We’re looking for a Cocktail Bartender to join our Turtle Bay Family. Our Bartenders are the life and soul of the party, they deliver the best cocktail recommendations, good vibes and Caribbean Good Times! As a member of our bar team, you’ll learn how to free-pour, multi-pour and make endless delicious cocktails whilst developing your confidence and making friends for life! Our benefits… Tronc tips Fast progression and endless opportunities – from Bartender, to Head Bartender, Trainee Assistant Manager and upwards! Unlimited soft drinks on shift Experience a taste of the Caribbean on every shift with our subsidized team food menu 70% discount at our restaurants for you and up to 6 friends Access to wages before pay day with Hastee Pay Turtle Talent referral bonus scheme – up to £1,000 bonus for successful referrals! Flexible working hours & student-friendly roles Team socials and events – think HUGE company-wide parties! You’ll be invited to our annual Bay Rocks festival with lots of free cocktails, tasty street food and headline acts Regular team incentives and rewards Exclusive team discounts from hundreds of retailers Loyalty bonuses Enhanced maternity pay 24-hour employee helpline Wellbeing Champions in each restaurant to support our teams Caribbean Good Times It is really that simple! For us food and drink are just two of our ingredients. We’re in the business of ‘Making People Happy!’ Simply put, Turtle Bay is driven to be the best place for a “Caribbean Good Time”. The Caribbean is one of the most diverse places in the world and it is filled with cultural celebration. At Turtle Bay, we celebrate individuality, recognise differences and embrace the culture of the Caribbean to deliver a magical experience for our guests.