Job title - Nursery Manager

Location - Chelsea, South West London

Salary - £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Duration - Perm/Full-time

Sector - Education

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Nursery Manager to join a newly established setting in a leafy Chelsea suburb. Along with a salary of up to £50,000 per annum, you will receive continuous professional development, 50% upward childcare discount, an annual bonus, a performance related bonus, flexi-week, up to 33 days holiday increasing with service, a cycle to work scheme, and a monthly staff appreciation budget.

The Nursery Manager will be responsible for the internal organisation, management, and control of the centre. You will be supernumerary as this will enable you to run the nursery effectively from a pedagogical and business perspective. You will be responsible for leading the team of practitioners to deliver outstanding teaching following the EYFS method whilst ensuring the business model delivered is sustainable and profitable.

What we're looking for in a Nursery Manager:

Qualifications:

* Proven track record of success in a similar role

* A minimum NVQ level 3 in Early Years (degree preferred)

* A valid Paediatric First Aid certificate

* A valid Food Hygiene certificate

* A valid Safeguarding Lead certificate

Knowledge & Experience:

* Previous experience with a proven track record

* Experience of working within and implementing the EYFS statutory framework

* Experience of working in partnership with parents

* Have general computer literacy and a range of IT skills

* Experience of OFSTED inspections or other inspections/legal bodies and their requirements within day care on non-domestic premises

* Understanding and knowledge of the local community

* Knowledge of child development and meeting children's needs

The nursery can accommodate approximately 50 children (currently not at full capacity) and open each day for 51 weeks a year from 08:00-18:00, Monday-Friday.

To apply for this role as Nursery Manager, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check