M/LK Education Search
Nursery Manager
Job Location
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Location: Ladbroke Grove, London
Interviews: ASAP
Salary: Competitive
About the role:
As we expand, we are looking for a Nursery Manager to join the founding team at our Nurseries. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with existing managers and our head of teaching and learning to prepare to take on the management of a brand new Nursery.
We are looking for individuals ambitious to progress into leadership roles and eager to learn more about how to run an exceptional nursery. Successful candidates will have a genuine passion for young children and a deep commitment to the mission and values of the Nursery.
Your training will combine management experience in a particular setting along with bespoke training, coaching and a programme of training and experiences that will mean you are fully prepared to take on your very own nursery.
Key Requirements:
Minimum Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care or equivalent
Deputy manager, class teacher or room leader experience
Right to work in the UK
An awareness of keeping children safe, noticing safeguarding and welfare concerns, and knowing how and when to take appropriate action
A team player that can work collaboratively as well as using own initiative
Key Responsibilities:
Encouraging young children to enjoy learning about their environment through fun games and activities
Encouraging the development of social awareness through interactions with other children
Ensuring that classrooms and outside play areas are child-friendly and safe
Promoting high standards of the nursery at all times to parents, staff, and visitors
Keep records of all children’s development and learning journals and share this with parents and carers and ensure all record keeping is up to date and accurate
SEND
Named SENDCo on site
Mange initial concerns and support with setting up universal and targeted provision
Regularly assess impact of provision put in place for initial concern and SEND children
Meet with ‘initial concern’ and SEND parents termly alongside play partner to communicate nursery concerns, support in place and impact of this support
Complete ‘one-page profiles’ and IEPs' for children on the SEND register
Liaise with external stakeholders and complete additional paperwork as needed e.g. provision mapping, SEND folders, inclusion funding applications, ECHP applications
Staff Team
Daily deployment of the team and ensuring staff are working in line with policies
Check-in and welfare meetings including return to work meetings
Liaise with senior staff around concerns, next steps or escalation of staff handbook
Complete risk assessments for staff members and keep them up to date
Input into performance management meetings of staff and support development of PM targets, in line with the job specifications and career goals
Ensure positive communication with staff team about priorities, action plans etc.
Listen to and respond to staff concerns and worries and work with management to resolve these satisfactorily
Training
Input into and oversee training targets
Model ‘in the moment’ to support staff development
Lead planning meetings weekly
Facilitate external visitors
Nursery improvement
Lead on areas of improvement within the Nursery
Input into development targets and action plans
Oversee implementation of development targets and action plans
Ensure staff understand key priorities and targets
Safeguarding
Track children's attendance and call daily for unreported absences
Set an ‘it could happen here’ ethos for all staff to follow
Ensure all staff follow the safeguarding policy and escalate any issues
Train staff in safeguarding policy and procedure
Communicate with DSL over any concerns in a timely manner
Deputise for the DSL where required
Management Information System (MIS)
Ensure that MIS data is up to date for all children (including but not limited to: sessions, birth dates, allergies, medical)
Ensure that all parents are set up on, and have access to the MIS app
Ensure staff compliance in completing MIS (including but not limited to: first aid, recording naps, recording food, recording medication)
Follow up with required stakeholders around use of MIS (including but not limited to: finance, parents, staff, Area manager for safeguarding)
Parent relations
Ensuring that the parent meetings are happening and in line with format as agreed; attend these meetings where required or for training purposes
Ensure high quality parent communications in line with the schools model
Proofread, give feedback on and sign off on all external reports e.g. 2-year checks, end of year reports, family posts
Oversight over Instagram photos and blurbs shared with social media lead twice weekly
Ensure home visits take place in line with policy and lead on quality. Escalate any concerns
Manage initial complains and escalate
Lead on and model positive and open and welcoming culture with parents
Ensure individual feedback to parents takes place daily
Training on offer
Mentoring and coaching 1:1 from an experienced early years leader
Visiting high quality settings and schools
Training from our Headteacher on:
Leading people
Leading change
Family engagement
Child development
Pedagogy, Assessment and Curriculum intent and implementation
Safeguarding and managing risk
SEND and EAL provision
School readiness
Benefits:
A Real Living Wage Employer: We are a Real Living Wage employer with a minimum salary of £13.15 per hour for all roles in London. We also pay 11% pension contributions
Ongoing Learning: We are committed to providing the best development for all our staff. We close the nurseries for five days each year to focus on staff training and ensure there is protected time for training and supervision each week for every adult. We work hard to ensure there are clear career progression routes
Annual leave: We are proud of our staff and want everyone to feel valued for playing their part. That’s why staff receive 25 days holiday each year, excluding bank holidays
Wellbeing: Staff wellbeing is incredibly important to us. We know that while incredibly rewarding, working in a nursery can be challenging. We therefore work hard to ensure all staff have the support and infrastructure they need to take care of their wellbeing
Part of a Network: Part of a charity that aims to transform children’s lives through education. Large network of 39 schools across London, Birmingham, Portsmouth, and Hastings as well as a number of charitable ventures. Being part of a network means our staff get access to the opportunities, infrastructure, and support of a large organisation
If this sounds like an exciting opportunity that you would like to pursue, please APPLY NOW!
*Please note we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role*
Or alternatively, please contact me on:
T: (phone number removed)
E: (url removed)
Location: London, GB
Posted Date: 10/26/2024
Interviews: ASAP
Salary: Competitive
About the role:
As we expand, we are looking for a Nursery Manager to join the founding team at our Nurseries. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with existing managers and our head of teaching and learning to prepare to take on the management of a brand new Nursery.
We are looking for individuals ambitious to progress into leadership roles and eager to learn more about how to run an exceptional nursery. Successful candidates will have a genuine passion for young children and a deep commitment to the mission and values of the Nursery.
Your training will combine management experience in a particular setting along with bespoke training, coaching and a programme of training and experiences that will mean you are fully prepared to take on your very own nursery.
Key Requirements:
Minimum Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care or equivalent
Deputy manager, class teacher or room leader experience
Right to work in the UK
An awareness of keeping children safe, noticing safeguarding and welfare concerns, and knowing how and when to take appropriate action
A team player that can work collaboratively as well as using own initiative
Key Responsibilities:
Encouraging young children to enjoy learning about their environment through fun games and activities
Encouraging the development of social awareness through interactions with other children
Ensuring that classrooms and outside play areas are child-friendly and safe
Promoting high standards of the nursery at all times to parents, staff, and visitors
Keep records of all children’s development and learning journals and share this with parents and carers and ensure all record keeping is up to date and accurate
SEND
Named SENDCo on site
Mange initial concerns and support with setting up universal and targeted provision
Regularly assess impact of provision put in place for initial concern and SEND children
Meet with ‘initial concern’ and SEND parents termly alongside play partner to communicate nursery concerns, support in place and impact of this support
Complete ‘one-page profiles’ and IEPs' for children on the SEND register
Liaise with external stakeholders and complete additional paperwork as needed e.g. provision mapping, SEND folders, inclusion funding applications, ECHP applications
Staff Team
Daily deployment of the team and ensuring staff are working in line with policies
Check-in and welfare meetings including return to work meetings
Liaise with senior staff around concerns, next steps or escalation of staff handbook
Complete risk assessments for staff members and keep them up to date
Input into performance management meetings of staff and support development of PM targets, in line with the job specifications and career goals
Ensure positive communication with staff team about priorities, action plans etc.
Listen to and respond to staff concerns and worries and work with management to resolve these satisfactorily
Training
Input into and oversee training targets
Model ‘in the moment’ to support staff development
Lead planning meetings weekly
Facilitate external visitors
Nursery improvement
Lead on areas of improvement within the Nursery
Input into development targets and action plans
Oversee implementation of development targets and action plans
Ensure staff understand key priorities and targets
Safeguarding
Track children's attendance and call daily for unreported absences
Set an ‘it could happen here’ ethos for all staff to follow
Ensure all staff follow the safeguarding policy and escalate any issues
Train staff in safeguarding policy and procedure
Communicate with DSL over any concerns in a timely manner
Deputise for the DSL where required
Management Information System (MIS)
Ensure that MIS data is up to date for all children (including but not limited to: sessions, birth dates, allergies, medical)
Ensure that all parents are set up on, and have access to the MIS app
Ensure staff compliance in completing MIS (including but not limited to: first aid, recording naps, recording food, recording medication)
Follow up with required stakeholders around use of MIS (including but not limited to: finance, parents, staff, Area manager for safeguarding)
Parent relations
Ensuring that the parent meetings are happening and in line with format as agreed; attend these meetings where required or for training purposes
Ensure high quality parent communications in line with the schools model
Proofread, give feedback on and sign off on all external reports e.g. 2-year checks, end of year reports, family posts
Oversight over Instagram photos and blurbs shared with social media lead twice weekly
Ensure home visits take place in line with policy and lead on quality. Escalate any concerns
Manage initial complains and escalate
Lead on and model positive and open and welcoming culture with parents
Ensure individual feedback to parents takes place daily
Training on offer
Mentoring and coaching 1:1 from an experienced early years leader
Visiting high quality settings and schools
Training from our Headteacher on:
Leading people
Leading change
Family engagement
Child development
Pedagogy, Assessment and Curriculum intent and implementation
Safeguarding and managing risk
SEND and EAL provision
School readiness
Benefits:
A Real Living Wage Employer: We are a Real Living Wage employer with a minimum salary of £13.15 per hour for all roles in London. We also pay 11% pension contributions
Ongoing Learning: We are committed to providing the best development for all our staff. We close the nurseries for five days each year to focus on staff training and ensure there is protected time for training and supervision each week for every adult. We work hard to ensure there are clear career progression routes
Annual leave: We are proud of our staff and want everyone to feel valued for playing their part. That’s why staff receive 25 days holiday each year, excluding bank holidays
Wellbeing: Staff wellbeing is incredibly important to us. We know that while incredibly rewarding, working in a nursery can be challenging. We therefore work hard to ensure all staff have the support and infrastructure they need to take care of their wellbeing
Part of a Network: Part of a charity that aims to transform children’s lives through education. Large network of 39 schools across London, Birmingham, Portsmouth, and Hastings as well as a number of charitable ventures. Being part of a network means our staff get access to the opportunities, infrastructure, and support of a large organisation
If this sounds like an exciting opportunity that you would like to pursue, please APPLY NOW!
*Please note we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role*
Or alternatively, please contact me on:
T: (phone number removed)
E: (url removed)
Location: London, GB
Posted Date: 10/26/2024
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