Nursery Manager

Are you passionate about supporting children to be their very best? Do you want to lead an exceptional Early Years setting? Then our role as Nursery Manager could be the job for you.

Main Purpose of the job

• To provide a safe, high quality education and care for children up to 4 years of age
• To fulfil legal and statutory requirements and to supervise staff on a day to day basis.
• To contribute to and implement Nursery policies. This job description may be amended at any time following the discussion between the Headteacher and the Head of Lower Prep and the member of staff, and will be reviewed annually, or more regularly, in response to the changing needs of the school.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

• The post holder is responsible to the Head of Lower Prep and Headteacher for their duties, responsibilities and teaching tasks.
• The post holder will adhere to the school's ethos, values and vision; abiding by the agreed policies and procedures to ensure provision is of the highest quality.
• The post holder undertakes responsibility for leading and supervising the day to day running of the Nursery.
• The post holder will work with colleagues to ensure the nursery is at optimum capacity at all times, including undertaking marketing, admissions and financial processes throughout the year.
• The post holder undertakes the main responsibility for teaching the Nursery children and the associated pastoral and administrative duties in respect of those pupils as well as the general responsibilities in the school as agreed with the Head of Lower Prep
• The post holder will interact on a professional level with all colleagues and establish and maintain good working relationships which will promote the development and effective delivery of the school curriculum and maximise children's achievement.
• The post holder will be responsible for the supervision of the work of all Nursery Practitioners and Assistants within the Nursery as well as any students who may be on teaching practice or work placement.
• The post holder will be responsible for the development and implementation of an engaging, accessible and relevant curriculum.
• The post holder will be responsible for the pastoral care and safeguarding of the children within the Nursery, ensuring that children's safety, wellbeing and welfare are at the forefront of all they do.
• To support parents in becoming competent and confident co-educators who are actively involved in their child's development.
• To answer email queries on behalf of the Nursery as necessary

Childcare and Education

• To provide a high quality of education and learning within the EY framework and offer appropriate stimulation and support to children attending the setting.
• To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the Nursery curriculum and provision.
• To create a welcoming and family friendly environment.
• To supervise the children and also be responsible for their physical, emotional, social and intellectual well-being.
• To ensure observations and assessments by Nursery staff are conducted in line with the EYFS framework, and shared regularly with parents and families.
• Take the lead in induction and settling in for new children.
• To ensure that there is an implemented daily routine in the Nursery.
• To ensure the management and display of the presentation of children's work.
• To liaise with the SENDco as appropriate and support staff in implementing any support plans for children with additional needs.
• To prepare children for their transition to the main school, including liaison with local schools and transferring relevant information as required.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package,
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Our lovely site supports our passion for outdoor learning, and our approach to specialist teaching including Music, Art, PE, and early Modern Foreign Language lessons, among others. If you are an experienced Nursery Manager who is passionate about providing high-quality childcare and education and looking for an opportunity to be part of something wonderful, we encourage you to apply.

Should you feel that this role aligns with your strengths, please get in touch.

An application form is available to download from the 'About Gateway' menu on our website at or from Mrs Helen Brown email: recruitment or telephone . Application forms to be received by midday Wednesday 2 December.