Welcome to SKAT

We are seeking a driven, passionate and professional nursery manager with at least 3 years experience in a managerial/leadership role. We are providing a rare opportunity to help shape a brand new nursery.

To be the successful applicant, you must:

• Have extensive knowledge and understanding of the EYFS and related guidance as set by the Department for Education, Local Authority and Ofsted.
• Have a proven track record of increasing and maintaining high occupancy levels ensuring the ongoing sustainability of the nursery setting.
• Have sound knowledge in using a nursery management system (e.g. , Famly.)
• Have an approachable manner and be able to build positive relationships with parents, children, and colleagues
• Be able to take own initiative and lead by example
• Have a commitment to your own personal development and actively seek out training and development opportunities
• Be willing to work shifts between the hours of 8am-6pm Monday- Friday for 41.25 hours per week (a willingness to work additional hours to suit the needs to the nursery)
• Have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience;
• Hold a relevant Early Years/childcare qualification, Level 3 or higher.
• Have management/team leader qualification, DSL , SEND training a must.

Your responsibilities as the Nursery Manager include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Create a positive culture where employee engagement is seen as an important workplace factor, you are a team player.
• Provide efficient day-to-day management of the nursery, showing confidence in managing staffing costs effectively
• Provide training and mentoring to your staff team, including supervision.
• Create a positive culture where employee engagement is seen as an important workplace factor
• Uphold excellent standards of childcare and embed best practice through evidence based research, literature, Ofsted guidelines, Local Authority guidance and welfare requirements.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with families and colleagues
• Marketing, promoting and growing the new nursery to increase its occupancy. This will include organising promotional events and activities.
• Maintain a sound knowledge of company policies, procedures and safeguarding.
• Lead on safeguarding and SEND, including attending core group meetings or conference and working within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience – £25k-£30k
• PlayTime – our employee benefits platform which provides discounts to hundreds of high street and online stores. Save hundreds of pounds per year.
• In house training and development opportunities.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Free hot lunch available.
• Staff childcare discount available.

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