Staff Match are recruiting for a hands-on Nursery Manager to join a well-established nursery group in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire. If you are highly organised, energetic with excellent knowledge of EYFS curriculum, we want to hear from you.  

Person Specification:

NVQ level 3 Childcare qualification

Experience of leading and motivating teams

Experience of preparing for and managing Ofsted inspections

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable)

Paediatric First Aid (Desirable)

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role

Some of the Nursery Manager responsibilities will include:

• To work closely with the nursery directors and strive to deliver outstanding care and education
• To manage occupancy and parent show arounds
• To prepare for and manage Ofsted inspections 
• To ensure all staff understand and comply with all nursery policy and procedures
• To lead the team and support in EYFS planning
• To carry our regular staff supervisions and appraisals, identify training needs
• To effectively plan staff rota’s and ensure correct adult/child ratios are maintained
• To ensure children’s observations, assessment and development records are maintained
• To promote diversity and equal opportunity. 
• To work in partnership with parents forming caring and trusting relationships
• To manage staff meetings, nursery open days and parents evenings

Benefits:

Training ongoing support and career development

Due to the nature of this job, candidates will be subject to UK eligibility checks together with Enhance Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks

For immediate interview please email Staff Match your up to date CV or call (phone number removed)