Nursery Manager

Location
Preston, Lancashire, England
Salary
Negotiable
Posted
18 Nov 2014
Closes
16 Dec 2014
Ref
885509
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

A Nursery Manager is required for a nursery near Preston in Lancashire.

Do you have a strong understanding of nursery practice and the ability to lead and direct a team, with excellent results in all areas.

This could be the role for you!

Some of your responsibilities will include:

  • To achieve and maintain high standards of care and education
  • To effectively lead and manage the staff team including recruitment and retention, providing day to day guidance, training and support to all staff
  • To ensure all policies, procedures and curriculums are implemented and adhered to at all times
  • To keep abreast of current early childhood thinking/trends
  • To effectively manage the budgets and occupancy levels
  • To implement an effective parent liaison programme, to be influential in developing strong links with parents.
  • To manage all day to day operations of the nursery

You will need to have the following qualifications, training and experience:

  • NNEB, CACHE level 3, NVQ level 3
  • Excellent knowledge of health and safety legislation
  • Knowledge of OFSTED standards
  • Excellent knowledge of the EYFS
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to targets and deadlines
  • Good time management skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong people management skills
  • Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities/SENCO etc.
  • Degree desirable.

All applicants will be required to complete a DBS (formally an enhanced CRB Disclosure.)

Please send your CV to apply for this position