Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager

Competitive Salary Negotiable

Hours: 40 hours per week Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Workplace pension, staff perks and ongoing professional development

An Exciting Leadership Opportunity

Little Diamonds Ltd is an established, privately owned educational nursery group, providing high-quality Early Years Education and Childcare since 2002. We are seeking an exceptional, experienced and highly motivated Nursery Manager to take full responsibility for the daily leadership, Management and continued development of the Wanstead nursery.

Reporting directly to the Nursery Director, the successful candidate will be a confident, hands-on and commercially aware leader, capable of managing the setting independently, inspiring the staff team and maintaining outstanding standards of childcare and education.

Occupancy growth is a key priority of this appointment, increasing nursery occupancy, strengthening parent relationships and supporting the continued growth and success of the setting.

• Take full accountability for the effective day-to-day management of the nursery.
• Lead, motivate, mentor and develop a professional and committed staff team.
• Manage staffing, deployment, supervisions, performance and daily operational requirements continuing to embed good practice throughout.
• Promote a positive working culture with clear expectations, professional accountability and effective communication.
• Report directly to the Nursery Directors on nursery performance, standards, improvement and continued development.
• Safeguarding and Educational Excellence Take ownership of increasing nursery occupancy and achieving agreed registration and retention targets.
• Proactively manage parent enquiries, nursery tours, admissions and follow-up communications. Develop effective marketing, community engagement and promotional initiatives.
• Build excellent relationships with existing and prospective parents. Identify opportunities to strengthen the nursery's reputation, visibility and commercial performance.
• Maintain high standards of administration, documentation, Health and Safety and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor nursery performance, identify areas for improvement and implement effective Action Plans.
• Ensure the nursery remains consistently prepared for Ofsted inspections, audits and external visits.
• Recognised Early Years qualification at Level 3 or above.
• Substantial experience in nursery management or senior Early Years leadership.
• Strong Leadership, decision-making and organisational abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence when dealing with all external professionals.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach and the ability to manage independently.
• We offer: Competitive salary starting from £36,000 - 40,000 + dependent on experience. 40-hour working week. Workplace pension scheme.
• Staff perks and benefits. Ongoing professional development and training.
• Support from experienced senior leadership team.

Apply Today: Submit your CV as well as a covering letter, outlining your leadership experience, Safeguarding expertise and your recent achievements in developing nursery occupancy.

Please Write to: Ms K Stevens Nursery Director - or
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