Job Description
Nursery Manager
Join Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Melody Lane, part of the esteemed Kent Family network. As an Ofsted rated Outstanding childcare provider, we offer the highest levels or care and education for children aged 3 months - 5 years.
Our company is dedicated to fostering the growth, educations and nurturing of children, as we firmly believe that the children under our care will be the ones to shape the future of our world.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in an Ofsted rated Outstanding nursery, or within a management structure in an Ofsted Good or above rated nursery
- Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification
- 2 years' experience in a senior role within a nursery/preschool setting
- Kind, approachable, empathetic, calm and self-motivated
- Ability to motivate, manage, and work effectively within a team
- Strong understanding of the EYFS and current Early Years Inspection Framework
- Thorough knowledge of child safeguarding and welfare
- Full-time availability, 40 hours per week across 5 days
Responsibilities:
- Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures
- Maintain high standards within the nursery, meeting EYFS requirements
- Provide leadership and support to staff
- Implement safeguarding policies and procedures and EYFS guidelines
- Promote positive relationships with parents, carers and outside agencies
- Oversee staff training, recruitment and development
- Manage administrative duties and regulatory compliance
Benefits:
- Salary offers up to £50,000 with possible signing on bonus
- Annual performance related bonus
- £1000 travel voucher for 10 years of service
- We operate above the legal ratios, meaning there are always more helping hands and better team support throughout the day
- 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays
- Additional day off on your birthday / the week of your birthday
- Personal and Professional growth opportunities, we have a culture of empowerment and development for our team
- Leadership Coaching programmes, including Myers Briggs team dynamics training
- Progressive and generous salaries with annual pay review
- Referral Bonus Scheme: Additional £250 if you recommend someone to join our team
- Wellbeing Programme, including individual wellness plans, staff appreciation culture, staff Wellness Lounge, nutrition workshops, team building events, "Bring Yourself To Work" days (celebrating unique individuals) and more!
- Free meals at lunch and tea times from our on-site kitchen and chef teams, plus snacks in the staff areas to keep our teams energised!
- Staff training and CPD opportunities paid for
- Annual Team Awards Evening, with celebrations, food and drink and fun team games
- x3 paid Inset Days per year including staff training, team building and free staff social
- Employers Pension Scheme
- Heavily discounted childcare places for working mums and dads, up to 75% off!
- Incredible, all-inclusive staff socials
Safeguarding Statement
Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries are committed to Keeping children safe; therefore, it is necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record Disclosure and Barred check to be undertaken.All posts involving direct contact with children and vulnerable adults are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account.Allcandidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions, you may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your employment commences.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £47,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
School type:
- Day nursery
- Preschool
- Private nursery school
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 Early Years qualification (preferred)
Work Location: In person