Nursery Manager

Job Description :

NURSERY MANAGER

Tops Babbacombe, Babbacombe, Torquay

£30,000 – £35,000 per annum

Contracted Hours : 40 hours per week / Full-time

"Staff well-being is valued and nurtured. The provider offers staff opportunities to celebrate their achievements and contributions. These include staff nominations on the 'Each Person Scheme' and special award nights to recognise both individual and nursery achievements."-OFSTED recent feedback

• £700 Welcome Bonus : We’re excited to have you join us and want to start things off with a warm welcome!
• Manager Bonus : Your hard work and dedication can lead to unlimited rewards with our superstar uncapped manager bonuses available for achieving improved Ofsted outcomes.
• Annual Bonus Scheme : As an Employee-Owned Company, you’ll share in our success. Each May, you’ll have the opportunity to receive a bonus from our profit shares.
• Relocation Package : Receive up to £3000 to help make your move as smooth as possible.
• Childcare Discount : Enjoy up to 60% off childcare within Tops Day Nurseries, making it easier for you to balance work and family life.
• Holiday Allowance : Take advantage of 29 days of holiday to relax and recharge.
• Exclusive Deals and Discounts :
  Access our reward and recognition platform, Each Person, for up to 40% off cinema tickets, Diesel Savings Card, and cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers.
• Health and Wellbeing Support :
  We’ve got you covered with NHS Prescription Charges, Optical Care, and Dental Treatment.
• Career Development :
  We’re committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement.

Flexible Working Options :
Maximise Your Time Off with Compressed Hours. By working compressed hours, you can enjoy even more time off either work a four-day week every week and gain up to 48 extra days off per year. or, alternatively, work nine days over two weeks, and you’ll receive up to 24 additional days off annually. That’s on top of your standard holiday allowance!

Do you have Early Years Leadership experience and looking for a fresh new challenge?

As a Nursery Manager, you’ll help create a safe, educational, and fun environment for the children in our care. You’ll supervise children, ensure their safety, and organize activities such as games, crafts, and educational tasks. While some days might be challenging, you’ll also laugh, have fun, and make lasting memories with our children during one of the most important development stages of their lives!

Tops Babbacombe Nursery is a 50 place Day Nursery & Pre‑School situated in Babbacombe Road, Torquay. The nursery runs a number of extra‑curricular activities including Hi5 before school and after school club for school children up to the age of 8, Boogie Mites, and much more!

• Demonstrate a solid background in effectively managing nursery settings.
• Communicate excellently to engage with children, staff members, and parents.
• Use creative skills and imagination to provide educational activities that ensure children are happy and learning in a rewarding environment.
• Maintain a positive outlook to keep children happy and build an environment where they feel secure and rewarded.
• Conduct interviews for potential applicants put forward by the recruitment department.
• Develop and maintain the nursery budget.
• Arrange marketing materials.
• Monitor the condition of the facility and equipment, organizing maintenance, repairs, and new items as required.
• Update parents and carers about their child’s progress and behaviour.
• Answer enquiries about enrolment, payments, and practices.
• Develop and implement an age‑appropriate program of annual events and activities.
• Prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspections and follow inspector recommendations.

• A minimum of a Level 3 Early Years Qualification is required.
• Have a solid knowledge of the EYFS.
• Have a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures.

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