Nursery Manager

Zero2Five are proud to be working with an independent Nursery based in Tockington, Bristol who are looking to employ an experienced Nursery Manager too lead a dedicated team to deliver exceptional early years education and care, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and alignment with the setting’s ethos.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support the Nursery Team to provide outstanding early years education and care
• Oversee the induction, supervision, appraisal and professional development of nursery staff
• Mentor and coach colleagues, fostering a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Implement and oversee the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, ensuing a balance of academic, creative and play based learning.
• Promote inclusive education, ensuring that all children thrive in a supportive environment which meets their individual needs.
• Monitor and assess children’s progress, ensuring that learning experiences are tailored to individual needs.
• Participate in the school’s Safeguarding Team as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), promoting a strong culture of safeguarding across the nursery.
• Promote and monitor high standards of health, safety, and hygiene at all times.
• Take overall responsibility for safeguarding and child protection with the nursery, ensuring that all policies and procedures are understood by staff and rigorously followed.
• Maintain accurate records in line with statutory requirements and organisational policy.
• Ensure the nursery meets and exceeds the requirements of regulatory bodies
• Manage the nursery budget effectively, ensuring financial sustainability and resource efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records, including attendance, safeguarding, and developmental progress
• Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with parents and carers, offering support, guidance, and reassurance throughout their child’s learning journey
• Act as an ambassador for the nursery and school, promoting them within the wider community, contributing to a positive reputation and increased engagement.
•  Respond to queries, concerns, and complaints in a timely and professional manner.

Essential Criteria:

• Over 2 years of management experience
• Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
• Paediatric First Aid certification, or willingness to undergo training
• GCSE Maths at a minimum of Grade C, or an equivalent Level 2 Maths qualification
• Ability to develop trusting relationships with children
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to motivate colleagues
• Problem solving and decision-making abilities with a proactive and solution focused mindset
• Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice
• Strong spoken English and excellent communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and work effectively with children, colleagues and parents.
• Flexible, adaptable, and positive attitude to working in a structured environment
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and empathetically, building positive relationships and managing sensitive or challenging situations with discretion
• An understanding of children’s development and their needs in line with the EYFS framework
• Prior experience in leading a team
• Experience in curriculum development and supporting transitions into KS1
• Have a calm, positive and enthusiastic approach.
• Awareness and understanding of safeguarding and child protection requirements, with the ability to recognise, respond to and appropriately escalate concerns.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Lunch and refreshments throughout the day
• Workplace Pension Scheme
  Staff Wellbeing Programme
  Use of swimming pool and sports facilities
• Free on site parking 

If this sounds like the type of vacancy you feel you have been looking for, then apply today! Or email your most up to date CV to keira@zero2five.co.uk