Nursery Manager

About the role

Lead a team of passionate educators to deliver an exceptional early years education while creating a positive and inspiring environment for children, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of early years professionals to deliver exceptional care and education
• Drive high standards across EYFS practice, delivering the Fennies 4D curriculum
• Maintain the highest standards in safeguarding and compliance at all times
• Create a culture where educators feel supported, developed and empowered
• Lead continuous improvement across quality, occupancy and team engagement
• Prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspection and maintain exceptional standards
• Champion Fennies’ mission to deliver an inspiring early education

Requirements

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, Birth to 5 Matters and child development
• Experience leading teams in an early years setting
• A track record of delivering high standards of care and education
• Experience of strong practice as a Key Person and in leading and implementing safeguarding, health and safety, first aid and critical care policies
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above); or equivalent

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)

Skills

• Confident and passionate early years leader
• Thrive on developing people and creating exceptional environments for children

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus: up to £65,000 annual salary, up to £6,000 annual performance-related bonus
• Comprehensive pension scheme
• £500 referral bonus
• Childcare discount and support
• Limited time off: 25 days annual leave increasing by 1 day per year of service (up to 30) plus bank holidays
• BUPA Wellbeing Support
• Free daily meals from the Fennies Café
• A community of committed, high-achieving educators
• Regular leadership forums and networking
• Summer BBQs, Christmas events and company celebrations
• Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards

Pay

Salary: up to £65,000

Schedule

N/A