Job Description

Nursery Manager

Location: Finsbury Park

Hours: 35 hours per week

Days: 5 days per week

Duration: Temp and ongoing 

Key Responsibilities:

Manage nursery staff and workloads, ensuring efficient allocation of nursery places and maintaining high occupancy levels.

Lead and supervise a team, ensuring a high standard of care and education for children.

Coordinate and deliver special educational needs (SEN) support, referring children to relevant professionals and attending meetings to meet their needs.

Maintain effective partnerships with parents and carers to ensure a positive and collaborative approach to children's development.

Conduct staff appraisals, identify training needs, and implement relevant development opportunities.

Work in a multi-agency and multi-disciplinary environment, collaborating with external professionals to support children’s needs.

Ensure confidential record-keeping and adherence to safeguarding protocols.Required Qualifications & Experience:

Relevant Level 3 or higher childcare qualification in Early Years Care and Education.

Proven experience in nursery management, including staff supervision, managing workloads, and maintaining occupancy levels.

Significant experience in Early Years Care and Education settings.

Experience as a Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator (SENCO), with a track record of referring children to appropriate services and meeting their individual needs within the nursery.

Experience working closely with parents/carers to support children's development.

Previous experience in staff appraisals and identifying training needs.

Familiarity with working in a multi-agency environment.

Strong record-keeping skills with an understanding of confidentiality.Knowledge & Understanding:

Knowledge of the Every Child Matters aims and outcomes.

In-depth knowledge of EYFS Standards, the Children Act 2004, Childcare Act 2006, and the Ofsted Inspection Framework.

Understanding of Health and Safety legislation and practices.

Strong knowledge of Safeguarding Children and Child Protection procedures, with experience in the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead.

A commitment to Equal Opportunities and Inclusion, applying these principles throughout the setting.

Solid understanding of child development for children aged 0-5 years.

Practical knowledge of the EYFS Curriculum and its implementation.If you meet the above criteria and are looking for a rewarding managerial role in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply!

Contract Positions

eXede Ltd is acting as an Employment Business and the successful applicant will be engaged by the agency on a PAYE basis. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and full applicant vetting processes will be carried out, including enhanced DBS checks Childrens and/or Adults Barred List checks included for any applications made.  This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act