Nursery Manager Cheltenham

Salary: from 40 289 per annum plus bonus scheme
Hours: Full time 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

Family Adventures Group has recently acquired Cheltenham Brightlands Nursery and were now looking for an exceptional Nursery Manager to lead the setting into its next exciting chapter.

Role Purpose

The Nursery Manager is responsible for the overall leadership management and daytoday running of the Cheltenham nursery. This role ensures highquality early years care and education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory requirements and company policies. The post holder will lead the team to deliver excellent outcomes for children maintain safe and stimulating environments and build strong partnerships with parents carers and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

• Provide effective leadership direction and support to the nursery team promoting a positive culture and high standards of practice.

• Recruit induct supervise and appraise staff ensuring the team are welltrained motivated and able to meet the needs of children.

• Manage staff rotas to maintain safe staffing ratios and continuity of care across the nursery.

• Lead regular team meetings provide coaching and identify training and development needs.

• Implement and monitor nursery policies and procedures in line with statutory guidance and company expectations.

Curriculum and Quality of Care

• Ensure delivery of a highquality inclusive curriculum in line with the EYFS that supports childrens learning development and wellbeing.

• Oversee planning assessment and the completion of records to ensure accurate tracking of childrens progress and effective next steps.

• Create and maintain a safe welcoming and stimulating environment where children feel secure valued and challenged.

• Promote inclusive practice and support additional needs in partnership with parents carers and external agencies.

Safeguarding Health and Safety

• Take overall responsibility for safeguarding and child protection within the nursery ensuring the team follow procedures at all times.

• Ensure health and safety risk assessments accident reporting and maintenance are managed effectively and promptly.

• Ensure safe recruitment practices and that all staff have uptodate checks and training including an enhanced DBS.

Partnership with Parents Carers and Community

• Build positive professional relationships with parents and carers promoting regular communication about childrens care and development.

• Lead on admissions settlingin processes and transitions to ensure continuity for children and families.

• Represent the nursery within the local community and with external partners to promote best outcomes for children.

Business and Operational Responsibilities

• Manage the nursery budget resources and daytoday finances in line with company procedures.

• Ensure statutory documentation Ofsted requirements and reporting are maintained and up to date.

• Promote occupancy support marketing activities and contribute to business development to maintain a sustainable setting.

Person Specification

Essential

• Level 3 or above qualification in Childcare / Early Years (or equivalent) plus evidence of continuous professional development.

• Proven experience of managing a nursery or leading an early years team.

• Thorough knowledge and practical understanding of the EYFS and Ofsted requirements.

• Strong leadership communication and people management skills.

• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one).

Desirable

• Level 5 Diploma for the Early Years Senior Practitioner or Level 5 BA (Hons) in Early Childhood related field.

• Experience of budget management setting improvement plans and working with external agencies.

• First Aid Safeguarding or other relevant leadership training.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to equal opportunities. The successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS.