Job Ref: 215683381

Date: 2022-01-28 15:58:45

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Summary

Would you like to join an employee-owned organisation that has topped the UK 'Best Companies to Work For' lists for 15 years, as well as been rated 'World Class' for its respect and support of colleagues, and 'Climate Positive' for its environmental achievements?

Now is your chance! We have an opportunity for a Nursery Manager (early years qualified to level 3 or above) to join the team at our Berryfields Day Nursery in Aylesbury on a FULL time basis.

In return for your experience of nurturing and leading a large team, your ability to successfully prioritise workload and provide outstanding customer satisfaction, and your passion for all things early years, we are offering you a pay rate of £21.81-£22.93 per hour.

Package

25 days annual leave
Potential for an annual tax-free cash bonus as an employee-owner
Cash rewards for going 'Beyond Expectation'
50% childcare discount from day one
Annual awards dinner, staff conferences and nursery achievement celebrations
Unlimited recommend a friend scheme (up to £1000 per recommendation)
Qualification reward payments
£1000 welcome bonus is available with some of our roles

Main Responsibilities

Through positive interaction, purposeful engagement and role modelling of best practice, you will inspire your team to deliver against all aspects of the EYFS and statutory requirements. You will proactively solve problems, identify and plan to overcome challenges and empower your team to provide the highest levels of care which meets the needs of every child in your setting
Working in partnership with your Deputy Manager and your Quality Manager, you will implement appropriate staff supervisions and performance development reviews in-line with company policies and procedures to ensure your team are fully supported to achieve and progress in their roles. You will upskill your team to aid their career progression and to support succession planning within your setting
You will successfully manage your nursery budget and lead activities to promote the nursery and the wider partnership for purposes of maintaining targeted occupancy and revenue, and report your activity to your Area Manager and Regional Director. You will maintain a waiting list and convert enquiries to bookings in order to generate a profit. In addition, working with your Deputy you will conduct interviews, complete essential compliance processes and engage in inductions for new staff, actively liaising with HR to ensure staff retention is successfully managed
You will respectfully consult with parents, colleagues and external professionals, including OFSTED, in order to successfully work in partnership to uphold children's well-being and levels of outstanding care. You will sensitively manage parent complaints and utilise the expertise of the appropriate Head Office support function to achieve favourable outcomes

Ideal Candidate

An experienced leader of people with a proven history of managing a highly reputable, profitable setting, you are passionate about all things early years. You are considerate, compassionate and highly motivated to ensure your team and your families are well care for and well supported. Ideally, you will have experience of managing an OFSTED outstanding, 100+ place nursery

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