Nursery Manager

Benefits Package Includes: • 4 or 4.5 day working week • Opportunity for bonuses across the year • Christmas shutdown • Additional days paid leave for your Birthday • Childcare discount • Excellent support, training and professional development Company Overview: An exciting, new opportunity has arisen for a Nursery Manager to take a hands-on approach in the day-to day running of an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ setting, located in Formby. If you are an experienced Nursery Manager or an ambitious Deputy Manager, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow and develop within this lovely setting and we would love to hear from you! The focus at this Nursery is quality, not quantity! As such, your role will be to develop the staff and the setting to be the best it can be. The team here don't focus on occupancy or strict budgets, instead they focus on what they believe really matters, ensuring staff feel valued and supported and that children can grow and develop to achieve their potential and have the best start in life. How do they do this? They keep their numbers low and both the manager and deputy are supernumerary so they have the time to really invest in the setting. Key Duties & Responsibilities: • Oversee day-to-day operations within the setting with a hands-on and collaborative approach, maintaining high standards of care and education • Support and lead the childcare team whilst promoting staff development through role modelling and best practices • Champion engaging and ambitious curriculum delivery for optimal learning and development with high levels of learning outcomes for all children • Develop strong & positive relationships with parents/carers, families and outside agencies • Promote nursery values and implement nursery policies • Ensure the safety of all children, adhering to Health & Safety and Safeguarding legislation Essential Skills and Experience Required: • Proactive with experience of leading, motivating and developing others • Commitment to the team, supporting colleagues to work together to ensure continuous improvement • Enthusiastic, professional and creative • Great planning, organising and time management skills • Knowledge and understanding of Ofsted requirements, with commitment to child protection and health & safety • A minimum level 3 Early Years/Childcare diploma is required for this position • Paediatric First Aid • Safeguarding • DBS Schedule: Monday to Friday, 4 or 4.5 days per week Location: Formby L37 Apply today: Early interview and start date available for the successful candidate Broadwood Resources operates as a recruitment company specialising in full-time, part-time and temporary vacancies, sourcing candidates across multiple job boards and sectors on behalf of employers in the UK.