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We have an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced and dedicated Nursery Manager to join a well-established nursery group in Heworth, York. The ideal candidate will have a hands-on management style, excellent communication and team building skill.

Person Specification:
Level 3 Childcare qualification or above
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role
Track record of involvement in Ofsted Inspections
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable)
Paediatric First Aid (Desirable)

Some of the Nursery Manager responsibilities will include:

Leading by example and managing day to day nursery operations
Working closely with director and managing KPI’s
Building positive relationships with parents and key interfacing groups
Developing a staff team, managing recruitment, induction, ongoing supervisions, conducting regular staff assessments, identifying and sourcing training needs
Supervision of the planning and preparation of activities in line with EYFS to develop all aspects of the child's interindividual learning and development
Ensuring staff understand and adhere to all nursery policy and procedures
Managing budgets and keep accurate records of staffing, payroll, banking, petty cash, issuing invoices and fee collection
Managing Staff Rotas and meetings
Maintaining accurate records to include accident, incident, medication, registers and risk assessment
Marketing the nursery, arranging leaflet drops, open days etc
To ensure the nursery is running to its full capacity by effectively managing enquiries, conducting show-rounds, operating a waiting list, as appropriate
To attend out of working hours’ activities, to include training, staff meetings, parents’ evenings and special events
Working 40 Hours per week
Benefits: Bonus, pension, extra holiday, 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)