Nursery Manager

We are looking for an all year round Nursery Manager to join our hard-working and inclusive team. This post would ideally suit a current Deputy Manager who is ready for the next step in their career.

South Lee Prep School & Nursery is a forward-thinking school that is always looking for ways to enhance learning and ignite intellectual curiosity in our children. We want them to become independent learners, to ask questions, to challenge what they already know, to learn new ways of thinking and to be the best they can possibly be. We also want them to learn who they are and how to be resilient and happy in their own skin.​ 

Through our six South Lee pillars (authenticity and achievement, communication and community, nurture, and zest) we aim to instil the skills and confidence in each child so they can go out into the world, ambitious and brave, ready to make a positive difference in whichever way they choose.

Nursery Manager

Experience and Knowledge

A minimum of 2 years recent experience, working in a Preschool /Nursery setting, ideally already in a senior practitioner or room leader role.

Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years

Foundation Stage and current Ofsted statutory guidance.

Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities.

Additional desirable experience & knowledge:

DSL trained (or willing to train)

Ability to co-ordinate in a specific specialist area e.g. SENCO.

Forest School Training

Children’s Yoga Training

Key Responsibilities

To be the outward face of the Nursery, actively promoting and marketing the setting to prospective parents.

To deliver and ensure a high standard of play based learning, development and care for children aged 0-4 years. This includes researching and implementing new initiatives.

To manage the day to day activities of the setting.

To ensure that the nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others.

To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development.

To manage other staff within the nursery.

To work with the Head of Pre-Prep/Deputy Head on the EYFS curriculum to ensure a smooth transition into Reception class.

To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the Head of Pre-Prep/Deputy Head

To be familiar with Ofsted and ISI framework and be inspection ready.

Key Activities

Overall day to day management responsibility for the nursery

To be responsible for the efficient running of the nursery and overall delivery of a high-quality service.

To ensure that the nursery provides a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times

To ensure that the nursery plans reflect an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, that enables children to make individual

progress.

To ensure the nursery is always fully compliant and meets the inspection requirements at all times.

To manage, supervise and support the nursery staff.

To work with other professionals in the local area for the benefit of children and families.

To ensure all staff understand and work to the school’s policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to

incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies.

Take responsibility for planning, which ensures each child is working towards the early learning goals.

To organise and participate in the key person system

Key Activities

To conduct staff appraisals and supervisions as appropriate and to identify staff training needs.

To ensure all records are properly maintained in accordance with the policies and procedures of the school.

To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them

about the nursery and its curriculum, exchanging

information about children’s progress and encouraging

parents’ involvement.

To work in partnership with senior management to update and review the self-evaluation form and development plan.

To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the school’s aims and objectives

Personal Qualities

A life- long learner- a reflective person who is always looking at research/changes in the field of Early Years Practice.

A confident person who can sell the setting effectively.

Reliable, enthusiastic, and flexible.

A commitment to quality in all areas, with a high level of

motivation and enthusiasm

Able to perform under stress

A creative thinker who can come up with new ideas and initiatives

A good sense of humour and kind.

Working With Us

The successful candidate will be eligible for the following benefits upon commencement of employment:

Competitive rates of pay;

Free school lunches

Auto-enrolment in a contributory pension scheme

School fee remission

Free parking available

Wide range of professional development activities

See the candidate pack for more details of the role.

Applicants are encouraged to apply for the post as soon as possible as applications will be considered on receipt.

To apply, please complete the Application Form or for further details contact recruitment@southlee.co.uk or call 01284 754654 and speak to Sarah Catchpole

Interviews will take place during the w/c 10th June 2024