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Nursery manager

Nursery:Little Spring Wonders Daycare Nursery

Salary:Starting from £34,000.00-£41,000.00 per annum (depending on Qualifications)

Contract:Permanent - 40 hour per week contract (flexible working arrangement can be discussed).

Location:Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2 7HQ.

About us -

Little Spring Wonders Daycare Nursery aims to provide Outstanding care and education to our children and families. Our Family run Daycare Nursery is now entering our 14th year, having achieved an 'Outstanding' rating with Ofsted in 2017 and November 2022.

Our Nursery offers care to children aged 0 to 5, with an additional wrap around care service to our local Primary school.

Situated in the heart of Great Baddow, we consistently look to support and network with our local community.

Your role within the Nursery -

• · To manage the nursery on a daily basis ensuring outstanding childcare each and every day.
• · To motivate and lead the staff team as an inspirational role model.
• · To provide the best possible outcomes for all children.
• · To effectively lead any inspections from Ofsted or local authorities.
• · To observe, analyse and improve the performance of staff.
• · To act as the Designated Safeguard Lead across the Nursery, ensuring that all children are looked after and cared for to the highest level.
• · To lead all staff CPD and training, including the induction process for new staff.
• · To support the Directors with recruitment across the nursery.
• · To support the SENCO effectively develop all children from their own starting points.
• · To deliver an effective and positive ethos across the family run nursery.
• · To ensure that all staff members are working to the highest standards set out in our policies and procedures.
• · To effectively manage all expectations of legal duties indicated within the EYFS, including staff ratio's within the nursery.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary, with annual salary reviews.
• £1,000.00 bonus when your team achieves an Outstanding Ofsted Inspection.
• Discounted childcare.
• 30 days holiday per year.
• Access to our 'Employee Assistance Programme' for online and telephone support for health and wellbeing.
• Opportunities to develop your own skills and knowledge further through additional courses and CPD.
• Flexible working can be discussed at the Interview.
• Allocated car park space

What we're looking for:

• Qualified Leader to Level 3 or above with a recognised Early Years Qualification.
• Has experience working within a setting with an "Outstanding" / "Good" outcome rating.
• Has experience leading a Nursery as a Manager or Deputy Manager for at least two years.
• Has experience developing practitioners knowledge and performance.
• Has experience building positive working relationships with parents and families.
• An individual with knowledge and understanding of the Safeguarding legal requirements of a nursery as indicated by Ofsted, DfE and EYFS.

Please email - enquiries@littlespringwonders.co.uk to organise an informal chat either via a telephone call or in person if you are interested in this role.

Information about the School

Little Spring Wonders is an Ofsted outstanding Daycare Nursery located in Great Baddow, Chelmsford with excellent working facilities.

Our aim is to offer the highest levels of care and education for our families. We understand that it is the staff who dedicate their time with children, that gives us our unique identity and make a difference to all the children at the nursery.

A career in childcare is one that is progressive and enriched with achievement. If your looking for a career in childcare or already have experience working with children and want to progress your career, then Little Spring Wonders would love to hear from you.