Nursery Manager

Zero2

Five are proud to be working with a quality private nursery who are looking to employ an experienced Nursery Manager for their x40 place setting near Worthing, West Sussex. The successful candidate will lead the setting and drive excellence in childcare and education, and oversee the smooth running of the nursery.

• Leadingandmotivatinga team of early years practitioners to deliveroutstandingcare and education in line with theEYFS framework.
• Managing daily operations,including staff deployment,rotas, and maintaining child-to-staffratiosat all times.
• Ensuring asafe, secure, and happy environment where children can grow, develop, and reach their full potential.
• Developing strong partnerships with parents and carers through regular communication,progress updates, and involvement in the life of the nursery.
• Acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead(DSL), with responsibility for promoting and upholding the highest standards ofchild protection and welfare.
• Ensuringcompliancewith Ofsted regulations,health & safety legislation, andinternal policies
• Overseeing recruitment,inductions,supervisions,appraisals, and professional development of staff.
• Managing nursery occupancy,waiting lists, and ensuring fee income is maximised through effectivemarketingandadministration.
• Monitoring budgets,expense sand contributing to the financial sustainability of the nursery.

• A minimum
  
  Level 3qualification in Early Years(Level 5or above preferred).
• At least2 years’ experience in a management role within an early years setting.
• A thorough knowledge of theEYFS,safeguarding legislation,Ofstedinspection frameworks, nursery operations, andbest practice in early years education.
• Strong leadershipandorganisational skills, with the ability toinspire,supportanddevelop a team.
• Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunication skills, with awarmandprofessionalapproach to working with children, families, and colleagues.
• Experience managing nursery budgets,occupancy, and operational targets.
• A current
  
  Paediatric First Aid certificate and
  
  Designated Safeguarding Lead(DSL) training (or willingness to complete).

• Very Competitive Salary
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Free Parking

If this sounds like the type of vacancy you feel you have been looking for, then apply today! Or email your most up to date CV to