Outdoor Nursery Manager

Overview

4 Day Working Week

Up to £45k pa | Based in Surrey

We believe in creating extraordinary early experiences for children by pioneering outdoor learning in our forest nurseries. As the Nursery Manager at our Cobham nursery you will be leading our supportive and passionate team to create our unique outdoor learning environment providing children the opportunity to thrive.

Working closely with a supportive Operations team your role is designed to focus on the delivering of our owl standing education.

• You will be able to inspire outdoor play and learning in all weather.
• You will quality assess your nursery camps, giving feedback and coaching.
• You will lead the nursery daily operations.
• You will work with our Lead Educators to deliver our curriculum.
• You will support our Educators and your Camp Leads to create a safe and inclusive environment where children can be resilient and confident to explore.
• You will ensure we respond to the needs of the children in line with the EYFS framework.
• You will be able to guide the successful observation and documentation of children’s progress, guiding Educators to tailor their approach to individual needs.
• You will work collaboratively across the leadership team.
• You will be able to build strong parent partnerships and lead communication.

• We are an innovative and ambitious nursery group providing you the ability to make an impact and have career growth opportunities.
• We have an amazing wellbeing app called YuLife providing you a private virtual gp, mental wellbeing support and discounts at your favourite brands!
• We get to spend our days outdoors in nature and fresh air!
• We offer competitive sector salaries and opportunities for bonuses.
• We will give you a cash bonus for each new family you bring to the nursery
• We will give you £400 for helping us find great new permanent teammates
• We will fund you to achieve further qualifications and Forest School training
• We have 3 owlsomedays together with the team for early years learning and team building
• You get a paid sick day allowance
• Upon 2 years of owlsome service you will receive an extra holiday, along with a further day for 3 years and an additional for 4 years
• You can take an optional break time of 30min or 45min
• You will receive clothing and accessories including boots, beanie and neck warmer
• We give you discount off childcare
• You will get access to counselling service
• We love having team parties and hangout