Role Overview: Nursery Manager Busy Bees Swindon Peatmoor!- 12-Month Maternity Cover Location: Busy Bees Swindon Peatmoor Full-Time Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Are you an experienced early years professional ready to lead a passionate team and make a real difference in children's lives? Join Busy Bees, the UK's leading nursery group, as a Nursery Manager for a 12-month maternity cover role and help us deliver the best possible start in life for every child. We're looking for an inspiring and qualified childcare professional who holds a Level 3 qualification (or above) and has at least two years' leadership experience in an early years setting. If that's you, we'd love to hear from you. About Busy Bees With almost 400 nurseries across the UK and internationally, Busy Bees is one of the most trusted names in childcare and early education. We're proud of our award-winning culture, built on collaboration, support, and a shared passion for nurturing young minds. Our unique Bee Curious curriculum is designed to spark curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. About the Role As Nursery Manager, you'll play a key role in leading, supporting, and inspiring a dedicated team to deliver outstanding care and education in line with the EYFS framework. Your responsibilities will include: Leading and developing a team of early years professionals Creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for children to learn and grow Building strong partnerships with parents, carers, and the local community Overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements About Busy Bees Swindon Peatmoor Rated "Good" by Ofsted, our Peatmoor nursery cares for up to 100 children and is home to a long-standing, passionate team, many of whom have been with Busy Bees for over 15 years. We offer spacious outdoor play areas, age-appropriate environments, and a range of educational initiatives including Sign of the Week, Busy Hands, and the Bee Curious curriculum. Our nursery is deeply involved in the local community, hosting events such as our annual Harvest Festival and inviting parents and local businesses to share their knowledge and experiences. Conveniently located close to public transport, scenic woodland walks, and local amenities, we also offer free staff parking and a welcoming, supportive team environment. What We Offer We value and invest in our people. As part of the Busy Bees team, you will receive: Up to 25% annual salary bonus Competitive salary and clear career progression opportunities Up to 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Your birthday off Significant childcare discount Access to our Hive benefits and wellbeing platform, including retail discounts and health resources Enhanced family leave, menopause support, and an Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work scheme, discounted private medical insurance, and pension options Opportunities to travel internationally and learn from early years practices around the world Our Commitment to Community Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we provide opportunities for fundraising and community involvement, helping to support and change children's lives beyond the nursery. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: Lead & Inspire: Drive excellence and motivate your team. Quality Improvement: Enhance educational programs and operational processes. Compliance: Ensure a safe and secure environment, meeting all regulations. Financial Oversight: Manage budgets and resources effectively. Engagement: Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community. Professional Development: Foster team growth to provide exceptional care. Required Qualifications: About you: We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Nursery Manager whose primary goal is to deliver the highest standards of childcare and early years education. You will be resourceful, commercially minded, have strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills. You will have strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail and be able to prioritise your workload effectively. Qualifications and Experience: NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3. Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education. Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!
Mar 08, 2026
Full time
Role Overview: Nursery Manager Busy Bees Swindon Peatmoor!- 12-Month Maternity Cover Location: Busy Bees Swindon Peatmoor Full-Time Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Are you an experienced early years professional ready to lead a passionate team and make a real difference in children's lives? Join Busy Bees, the UK's leading nursery group, as a Nursery Manager for a 12-month maternity cover role and help us deliver the best possible start in life for every child. We're looking for an inspiring and qualified childcare professional who holds a Level 3 qualification (or above) and has at least two years' leadership experience in an early years setting. If that's you, we'd love to hear from you. About Busy Bees With almost 400 nurseries across the UK and internationally, Busy Bees is one of the most trusted names in childcare and early education. We're proud of our award-winning culture, built on collaboration, support, and a shared passion for nurturing young minds. Our unique Bee Curious curriculum is designed to spark curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. About the Role As Nursery Manager, you'll play a key role in leading, supporting, and inspiring a dedicated team to deliver outstanding care and education in line with the EYFS framework. Your responsibilities will include: Leading and developing a team of early years professionals Creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for children to learn and grow Building strong partnerships with parents, carers, and the local community Overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements About Busy Bees Swindon Peatmoor Rated "Good" by Ofsted, our Peatmoor nursery cares for up to 100 children and is home to a long-standing, passionate team, many of whom have been with Busy Bees for over 15 years. We offer spacious outdoor play areas, age-appropriate environments, and a range of educational initiatives including Sign of the Week, Busy Hands, and the Bee Curious curriculum. Our nursery is deeply involved in the local community, hosting events such as our annual Harvest Festival and inviting parents and local businesses to share their knowledge and experiences. Conveniently located close to public transport, scenic woodland walks, and local amenities, we also offer free staff parking and a welcoming, supportive team environment. What We Offer We value and invest in our people. As part of the Busy Bees team, you will receive: Up to 25% annual salary bonus Competitive salary and clear career progression opportunities Up to 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Your birthday off Significant childcare discount Access to our Hive benefits and wellbeing platform, including retail discounts and health resources Enhanced family leave, menopause support, and an Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work scheme, discounted private medical insurance, and pension options Opportunities to travel internationally and learn from early years practices around the world Our Commitment to Community Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we provide opportunities for fundraising and community involvement, helping to support and change children's lives beyond the nursery. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: Lead & Inspire: Drive excellence and motivate your team. Quality Improvement: Enhance educational programs and operational processes. Compliance: Ensure a safe and secure environment, meeting all regulations. Financial Oversight: Manage budgets and resources effectively. Engagement: Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community. Professional Development: Foster team growth to provide exceptional care. Required Qualifications: About you: We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Nursery Manager whose primary goal is to deliver the highest standards of childcare and early years education. You will be resourceful, commercially minded, have strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills. You will have strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail and be able to prioritise your workload effectively. Qualifications and Experience: NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3. Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education. Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!
St Helen's College - DEPUTY NURSERY MANAGER Role Reporting to: Head of School, Head of Pre-Prep, Nursery Manager Line Management of: Nursery Staff in the absence of the Nursery Manager St Helen's College is seeking an experienced and dedicated Deputy Nursery Manager to start as soon as possible. This role is integral in ensuring our nursery provides a nurturing, high-quality, and safe environment that promotes growth and learning for young children. As the Deputy Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for leading our nursery provision in the absence of the Nursery Manager, ensuring that it is of the highest quality and that it is delivered in accordance with The Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and ISI/OFSTED requirements as set out in the Independent School Standards. This role must deliver a safe, stimulating and caring child-centred environment catering for the children's educational and developmental needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong knowledge of child development, high professional standards, and a proven ability to foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Essential qualifications include a nationally recognised NVQ level 3 in Childcare, and at least 2 years' experience of working in an early year setting. Experience of working effectively with staff and management at all levels Reporting to our Head of Pre-Prep, you will be supported in creating a safe, engaging environment both indoors and outdoors and will take a proactive role in safeguarding and child welfare, maintaining health and safety standards, administering basic first aid, and ensuring our nursery adheres to all EYFS regulations. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of young learners at St Helen's College. For further details please read our job description and full person specification. Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 23 rd March 2026 St. Helen's College is committed to safeguarding pupils, and an Enhanced DBS check will take place prior to appointment. Online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates as part of our pre-recruitment checks. Purpose of role: The Deputy Nursery Manager is responsible for leading nursery provision at St Helen's College in the absence of the Nursery Manager, ensuring that it is of the highest quality and that it is delivered in accordance with The Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and ISI/ OFSTED requirements as set out in the Independent School Standards. The role must deliver a safe, stimulating and caring child-centred environment catering for the children's educational and developmental needs. What do you have to achieve? High standards of care and education, reflecting the St Helen's College values. Compliance with regulatory requirements. Staff who feel supported and developed in their roles. Positive and effective relationships with families. Hours of work: 40 hours per week - All Year Round (shifts between 7:30a.m. and 6:30p.m.) Salary £28k - £32k Duties and Responsibilities To assist in leading a team to create and deliver a vision for a nurturing, calm and creative nursery setting with both outdoor and indoor play to foster curiosity, independence and confidence. To ensure that children are kept safe, and that staff understand, and, when necessary, follow Safeguarding Procedures in accordance with the school's policy, Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguard Children, and other relevant statutory documentation. To support the Nursery Manager to implement and monitor the curriculum in accordance with the EYFS Framework and ensure that all children attending the Nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development. To assist in evaluating and improving teaching approaches and methodologies to ensure that all children make excellent progress. To ensure that regular assessment and progress checks are carried out in relation to all children and that progress is regularly monitored to ensure that individual learning needs are met. To promote and facilitate positive partnerships with parents/carers and other family members and ensure that systems and structures are in plans for sharing information related to their child's learning journey. To support the development of outstanding and improving practice with regards to SEND and inclusion, and to ensure that teaching is adapted to cater for children's individual needs. To establish, develop and maintain professional working relationships with relevant Local Authority Departments, regulatory bodies and other agencies, and ensure that provision in the Nursery meets the requirements of the local LA in relation to nursery education grant funding. To assist in ensuring that there is a broad range of co-curricular activities to enrich learning. To create and maintain a culture of high expectations, self-evaluation, reflective practice and continuous improvement throughout the Nursery. To take part in whole school activities and share the same culture in preparation for a smooth transition to school. Safeguarding To ensure that arrangements are in place to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils in the Nursery. To take on the role as one of the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads and work as part of the whole school safeguarding team to ensure that there is a strong culture of safeguarding within the school and that all policies and practices are properly implemented. Health and Safety To support the Nursery Manager in managing the day-to-day operation of the Nursery to ensure regulatory compliance with regard to the health and safety of the children, their parents and carers, the team and any visitors to the Nursery. To ensure that children are appropriately supervised at all times, including having regard to the regulatory adult/child ratio requirements. To adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures in relation to the physical environment, fire procedures, first aid and the assessment of risk. To be responsible for ensuring the Nursery remains compliant in respect of suitably trained staff with relevant paediatric first aid qualification. To be responsible for ensuring that all staff receive Health and Safety training during induction and as required. Finance/Administration To assist in the management of occupancy, staff/pupil ratios and timetables. To maintain accurate session and staffing records and liaise with the school Finance team/Group central finance team in this regard. To coordinate resource requests for the Nursery. To understand and utilise management systems and information to maximise efficiency. To facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies and implement any recommendations. To ensure accurate reporting in respect of session numbers, quality and standards. Staff To develop open and positive working relationships with staff. To induct, support, train and appraise all Nursery staff to ensure delivery of outstanding quality childcare practice and continuous improvement. To develop a well-qualified and experienced team able to meet and exceed all relevant standards. To carry out regular supervisions of the nursery staff along with the Nursery Manager. To identify training needs; develop training plans and evaluate and cascade training undertaken by staff. To work in conjunction with Headteacher in disciplinary and grievance investigations and hearings. Marketing and Recruitment To work closely with the Admissions Team and Group Director of Marketing to promote the Nursery to current and prospective families. To ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly and professional relationships with parents and carers, leading liaison and managing all aspects of communication. To proactively represent St Helen's College and advance its interests in the local community. To be responsible for ensuring that all complaints and concerns are actively resolved in a timely manner and that these are reported to the Head of Pre-Prep and/or Headteacher. To organise and lead parents' evenings, daily contact, home-school liaison and 'welcome' meetings. To attend all school open days and events. General To be responsible for all administrative duties associated with the Nursery, such as maintaining children's records, ordering equipment, maintaining inventories and keeping all regulatory records. To adhere to all school policies and procedures. To undertake any duties as reasonably requested by line management. The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. This job description may be reviewed in the future to reflect school development plan priorities.
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
St Helen's College - DEPUTY NURSERY MANAGER Role Reporting to: Head of School, Head of Pre-Prep, Nursery Manager Line Management of: Nursery Staff in the absence of the Nursery Manager St Helen's College is seeking an experienced and dedicated Deputy Nursery Manager to start as soon as possible. This role is integral in ensuring our nursery provides a nurturing, high-quality, and safe environment that promotes growth and learning for young children. As the Deputy Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for leading our nursery provision in the absence of the Nursery Manager, ensuring that it is of the highest quality and that it is delivered in accordance with The Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and ISI/OFSTED requirements as set out in the Independent School Standards. This role must deliver a safe, stimulating and caring child-centred environment catering for the children's educational and developmental needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong knowledge of child development, high professional standards, and a proven ability to foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Essential qualifications include a nationally recognised NVQ level 3 in Childcare, and at least 2 years' experience of working in an early year setting. Experience of working effectively with staff and management at all levels Reporting to our Head of Pre-Prep, you will be supported in creating a safe, engaging environment both indoors and outdoors and will take a proactive role in safeguarding and child welfare, maintaining health and safety standards, administering basic first aid, and ensuring our nursery adheres to all EYFS regulations. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of young learners at St Helen's College. For further details please read our job description and full person specification. Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 23 rd March 2026 St. Helen's College is committed to safeguarding pupils, and an Enhanced DBS check will take place prior to appointment. Online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates as part of our pre-recruitment checks. Purpose of role: The Deputy Nursery Manager is responsible for leading nursery provision at St Helen's College in the absence of the Nursery Manager, ensuring that it is of the highest quality and that it is delivered in accordance with The Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and ISI/ OFSTED requirements as set out in the Independent School Standards. The role must deliver a safe, stimulating and caring child-centred environment catering for the children's educational and developmental needs. What do you have to achieve? High standards of care and education, reflecting the St Helen's College values. Compliance with regulatory requirements. Staff who feel supported and developed in their roles. Positive and effective relationships with families. Hours of work: 40 hours per week - All Year Round (shifts between 7:30a.m. and 6:30p.m.) Salary £28k - £32k Duties and Responsibilities To assist in leading a team to create and deliver a vision for a nurturing, calm and creative nursery setting with both outdoor and indoor play to foster curiosity, independence and confidence. To ensure that children are kept safe, and that staff understand, and, when necessary, follow Safeguarding Procedures in accordance with the school's policy, Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguard Children, and other relevant statutory documentation. To support the Nursery Manager to implement and monitor the curriculum in accordance with the EYFS Framework and ensure that all children attending the Nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development. To assist in evaluating and improving teaching approaches and methodologies to ensure that all children make excellent progress. To ensure that regular assessment and progress checks are carried out in relation to all children and that progress is regularly monitored to ensure that individual learning needs are met. To promote and facilitate positive partnerships with parents/carers and other family members and ensure that systems and structures are in plans for sharing information related to their child's learning journey. To support the development of outstanding and improving practice with regards to SEND and inclusion, and to ensure that teaching is adapted to cater for children's individual needs. To establish, develop and maintain professional working relationships with relevant Local Authority Departments, regulatory bodies and other agencies, and ensure that provision in the Nursery meets the requirements of the local LA in relation to nursery education grant funding. To assist in ensuring that there is a broad range of co-curricular activities to enrich learning. To create and maintain a culture of high expectations, self-evaluation, reflective practice and continuous improvement throughout the Nursery. To take part in whole school activities and share the same culture in preparation for a smooth transition to school. Safeguarding To ensure that arrangements are in place to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils in the Nursery. To take on the role as one of the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads and work as part of the whole school safeguarding team to ensure that there is a strong culture of safeguarding within the school and that all policies and practices are properly implemented. Health and Safety To support the Nursery Manager in managing the day-to-day operation of the Nursery to ensure regulatory compliance with regard to the health and safety of the children, their parents and carers, the team and any visitors to the Nursery. To ensure that children are appropriately supervised at all times, including having regard to the regulatory adult/child ratio requirements. To adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures in relation to the physical environment, fire procedures, first aid and the assessment of risk. To be responsible for ensuring the Nursery remains compliant in respect of suitably trained staff with relevant paediatric first aid qualification. To be responsible for ensuring that all staff receive Health and Safety training during induction and as required. Finance/Administration To assist in the management of occupancy, staff/pupil ratios and timetables. To maintain accurate session and staffing records and liaise with the school Finance team/Group central finance team in this regard. To coordinate resource requests for the Nursery. To understand and utilise management systems and information to maximise efficiency. To facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies and implement any recommendations. To ensure accurate reporting in respect of session numbers, quality and standards. Staff To develop open and positive working relationships with staff. To induct, support, train and appraise all Nursery staff to ensure delivery of outstanding quality childcare practice and continuous improvement. To develop a well-qualified and experienced team able to meet and exceed all relevant standards. To carry out regular supervisions of the nursery staff along with the Nursery Manager. To identify training needs; develop training plans and evaluate and cascade training undertaken by staff. To work in conjunction with Headteacher in disciplinary and grievance investigations and hearings. Marketing and Recruitment To work closely with the Admissions Team and Group Director of Marketing to promote the Nursery to current and prospective families. To ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly and professional relationships with parents and carers, leading liaison and managing all aspects of communication. To proactively represent St Helen's College and advance its interests in the local community. To be responsible for ensuring that all complaints and concerns are actively resolved in a timely manner and that these are reported to the Head of Pre-Prep and/or Headteacher. To organise and lead parents' evenings, daily contact, home-school liaison and 'welcome' meetings. To attend all school open days and events. General To be responsible for all administrative duties associated with the Nursery, such as maintaining children's records, ordering equipment, maintaining inventories and keeping all regulatory records. To adhere to all school policies and procedures. To undertake any duties as reasonably requested by line management. The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. This job description may be reviewed in the future to reflect school development plan priorities.
Location: South East England, Essex area. Including the following postcodes CM13, ME16, ME9, CO10, RM1, CO15, DA11, CM2 and BN3 Salary: £36,000 - (depending on experience), travel allowance, 50% childcare discount, Performance-related bonuses, Pension. Remarkable futures start here. About you You are an experienced Nursery /Senior Nursery Manager or similar and you're looking for something slightly different with more variety and autonomy. In our Regional Support Nursery Manager roles you will get the opportunity to make a real impact. You get the variety that comes with travelling to different nursery settings and the satisfaction from helping our nurseries achieve outstanding OFSTED grading. If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, submit your application and start your Storal journey today. About Storal We are an award winning nursery group specialising in early years education and childcare. We create nurturing, engaging environments that support every child's growth and learning. We prioritise individualised care, team development, and a supportive work culture. Join us and become part of a team that values continuous learning and professional growth. In return we'll give you access to loads of retail discounts to help with your daily costs, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays to help you recharge, a performance related bonus to help you feel valued and recognised, dedicated learning and development support to help you progress and, much much, more. What you will be doing As a Support Nursery Manager you will be supporting our Nursery Managers and teams, and stepping in when your subject matter expertise is needed. Your mission is to ensure each setting upholds the highest standards of childcare and education, embodies Storal's values, and achieves strong financial performance. Key responsibilities Risk Management: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to comply with Health and Safety legislation. Childcare Standards: Uphold and elevate the standards of childcare and education across all settings. Operational Compliance: Ensure full adherence to Storal's policies and procedures. Staff Supervision & Development: Lead regular staff supervisions and implement growth and development plans. Marketing & Occupancy: Actively promote the nursery locally to maintain high occupancy rates. Talent Management: Recruit and nurture staff who align with Storal's values and culture. Leadership: Exhibit strong leadership and embody the values of Storal in all interactions. Financial Oversight: Drive improvements in financial performance year over year. Safeguarding: Serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, overseeing child protection policies and procedures. Parent Engagement: Develop robust strategies for parent engagement and community involvement. The Qualifications, Skills & Competencies you'll need to be successful Essential Full driving license and access to a vehicle. Willingness to travel and stay away from home as needed. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Early Years Education and Care (Level 6 preferred). Proven experience in a Nursery Manager role. In-depth knowledge of special educational needs and equality of opportunity. Certification in Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in nursery administration tasks (invoices, payroll, timesheets). Competent in using PCs, including word processing, spreadsheets, and email. Experience in staff training and development. Achieving OFSTED Outstanding Grade. Commercial acumen. Desirable Degree or equivalent in a subject related to Childcare. Coaching and mentoring experience. Benefits at a glance For you -We get the basics right enhanced holidays, paid sick pay, extra wellness day off (yearly) and accessing your pay before payday with PayCaptain Family matters - Balance starts at home Childcare Discount + Funding, compassionate leave & enhanced maternity (and more) Health & wellness - Nourishing body & mind Partnerships with Vitality & Peppy; fertility & menopause support, gym discount, free movie tickets and more Development - Investing in your future Micro-learning, financial stability tools & Storal Support Fund Our community - Growing together Termly inset days, team app & Storal Awards gathering. We pay for your DBS upfront along with reimbursing your annual update service charge. We partner with world-leading third parties such as Pay Captain, Vitality, and Peppy. And much much more. Join us at Storal and make a difference in the early years sector. Apply today to become our next Nursery Support Manager and take the lead in shaping the future of childcare and education!
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Location: South East England, Essex area. Including the following postcodes CM13, ME16, ME9, CO10, RM1, CO15, DA11, CM2 and BN3 Salary: £36,000 - (depending on experience), travel allowance, 50% childcare discount, Performance-related bonuses, Pension. Remarkable futures start here. About you You are an experienced Nursery /Senior Nursery Manager or similar and you're looking for something slightly different with more variety and autonomy. In our Regional Support Nursery Manager roles you will get the opportunity to make a real impact. You get the variety that comes with travelling to different nursery settings and the satisfaction from helping our nurseries achieve outstanding OFSTED grading. If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, submit your application and start your Storal journey today. About Storal We are an award winning nursery group specialising in early years education and childcare. We create nurturing, engaging environments that support every child's growth and learning. We prioritise individualised care, team development, and a supportive work culture. Join us and become part of a team that values continuous learning and professional growth. In return we'll give you access to loads of retail discounts to help with your daily costs, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays to help you recharge, a performance related bonus to help you feel valued and recognised, dedicated learning and development support to help you progress and, much much, more. What you will be doing As a Support Nursery Manager you will be supporting our Nursery Managers and teams, and stepping in when your subject matter expertise is needed. Your mission is to ensure each setting upholds the highest standards of childcare and education, embodies Storal's values, and achieves strong financial performance. Key responsibilities Risk Management: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to comply with Health and Safety legislation. Childcare Standards: Uphold and elevate the standards of childcare and education across all settings. Operational Compliance: Ensure full adherence to Storal's policies and procedures. Staff Supervision & Development: Lead regular staff supervisions and implement growth and development plans. Marketing & Occupancy: Actively promote the nursery locally to maintain high occupancy rates. Talent Management: Recruit and nurture staff who align with Storal's values and culture. Leadership: Exhibit strong leadership and embody the values of Storal in all interactions. Financial Oversight: Drive improvements in financial performance year over year. Safeguarding: Serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, overseeing child protection policies and procedures. Parent Engagement: Develop robust strategies for parent engagement and community involvement. The Qualifications, Skills & Competencies you'll need to be successful Essential Full driving license and access to a vehicle. Willingness to travel and stay away from home as needed. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Early Years Education and Care (Level 6 preferred). Proven experience in a Nursery Manager role. In-depth knowledge of special educational needs and equality of opportunity. Certification in Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in nursery administration tasks (invoices, payroll, timesheets). Competent in using PCs, including word processing, spreadsheets, and email. Experience in staff training and development. Achieving OFSTED Outstanding Grade. Commercial acumen. Desirable Degree or equivalent in a subject related to Childcare. Coaching and mentoring experience. Benefits at a glance For you -We get the basics right enhanced holidays, paid sick pay, extra wellness day off (yearly) and accessing your pay before payday with PayCaptain Family matters - Balance starts at home Childcare Discount + Funding, compassionate leave & enhanced maternity (and more) Health & wellness - Nourishing body & mind Partnerships with Vitality & Peppy; fertility & menopause support, gym discount, free movie tickets and more Development - Investing in your future Micro-learning, financial stability tools & Storal Support Fund Our community - Growing together Termly inset days, team app & Storal Awards gathering. We pay for your DBS upfront along with reimbursing your annual update service charge. We partner with world-leading third parties such as Pay Captain, Vitality, and Peppy. And much much more. Join us at Storal and make a difference in the early years sector. Apply today to become our next Nursery Support Manager and take the lead in shaping the future of childcare and education!
