Nursery Manager

We are currently looking for an exceptional, experienced Nursery Manager to join our family run nursery in Bishops Stortford. You will be responsible for providing exceptional care and education to children, while creating a nurturing and supportive environment for the children and staff team in our brand new setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the nursery, including building a positive reputation within the local area, administrative tasks and staff deployment.
• Embed the bespoke, play based, Banana Moon Curriculum
• Be responsible for leading and implementing the nursery operations, which will involve the selection and onboarding of team members.
• Build strong relationships with families, fostering open communication and supporting their child's development milestones.
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all staff and children in the nursery.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early years education, along with excellent leadership and management skills. You should have a thorough understanding of early years frameworks and regulations, and be passionate about providing the best possible care and education for young children. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will be working closely with staff, families, the Banana Moon Franchise team, and other external stakeholders.

• A full and relevant level 3 or above qualification as defined by the Department of Education on the Early Years Qualifications List.
• DBS enhanced disclosure within the child workforce sector
• Paediatric 12hr First Aid certificate
• Safeguarding training and qualification
• Minimum of 2 years management experience
• Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework and statutory requirements
• A proven history of successfully managing settings to achieve a 'good' or 'outstanding' grading.
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• £45,000 salary per annum
• A unique curriculum that focuses on the wellbeing of staff, children and families
• Nursery closure at Christmas
• State of the art technology, including a biometric entry system and iPads.
• On the job training and support from a national franchise, with career advancement opportunities

• Free enhanced DBS check
• Performance bonus
• Team building and company events