We are a new nursery in the heart of Fulham, and we are excited in welcoming and building a professional and friendly team. Subject to OFSTED registration. We are looking to officially open in the first week of September 2024. We are looking to recruit and welcome a new Nursery Manager, supporting the children in providing the best possible start in life.
Hours: Full time (Monday to Friday)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive - to be negotiated.
To be eligible for this position, you would need the following:
- Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
- Excellent understanding of EYFS.
- Extensive knowledge of safeguarding.
- Senior leadership experience within a nursery setting.
- It is a legal requirement to hold a GCSE or equivalent qualification in Maths, or be willing to achieve within 2 years of starting the position.
Your responsibilities:
- Manage the nursery efficiently, ensuring smooth daily operations.
- Establish a secure and engaging atmosphere for both children and staff members.
- Work closely with parents and guardians to guarantee optimal care for the children.
- Demonstrate knowledge and sensitivity towards special educational needs and promoting equal opportunities.
- Hold certifications in paediatric first-aid and food hygiene or be willing to attend training.
- Exhibit strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Proficient in using computers for word processing, spreadsheets, and emails.
- Have prior experience in conducting staff training sessions.
Main duties:
- Perform comprehensive risk assessments of the nursery environment and ensure compliance with relevant Health and Safety regulations.
- Maintain the highest standards of childcare within the setting.
- Conduct regular staff supervisions and devise plans for staff growth and improvement.
- Achieve high occupancy rates by actively marketing the setting locally.
- Recruit and nurture exceptional talent among staff members.
- Exhibit strong leadership qualities while promoting British Values and Behaviours.
- Continuously enhance financial performance from year to year.
- Hold overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of safeguarding and child protection policies within the nursery.
- Develop an efficient parent engagement strategy to establish connections between home and the nursery.
- Support parents during the registration process.
The chosen candidate can anticipate not only a competitive salary but also a range of additional benefits, which will be detailed during the interview process.
Fulham's Angels Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children. Because this post involves contact with children for whom the nursery is responsible, extra checks are made on the background of staff and volunteers concerned. Anyone offered employment will be subject a Safer Recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and other vetting checks.
We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.
We are committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.