Nursery Manager

Join and Lead Our Team at Rossall Nursery

Are you passionate about shaping the future generation? Do you thrive in a dynamic and nurturing environment? Ranked 10/10 by parents on daynurseries.com, Rossall Nursery is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Manager to lead our team and inspire young minds.

As the Nursery Manager, you will embark on an exhilarating journey, spearheading our mission to provide exceptional care and education to our youngest learners. You will be a visionary leader, driving excellence in every aspect of nursery operations while fostering a warm and stimulating atmosphere where children can flourish.

Job Purpose

· To manage the day to day running of the Nursery to include co-ordinating the provision of a caring, safe, secure and stimulating environment, meeting the requirements within the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage.

· To prepare for Ofsted or ISI inspections and ensure the quality and standards of our provision meet legal requirements.

· To plan a range of activities based on an observation and assessment cycle for children in the Nursery

· Managing a staff team, working with the Head of the Preparatory School and EYFS Lead to ensure policies and procedures are implemented at all times

· To oversee a successful, high quality childcare provision, ensuring that standards are met and children receive excellent quality care and education

· To be responsible for Health and Safety within the nursery including environment, equipment, staffing & children, and ensuring that all risk assessments are undertaken. 

Key Areas

· Lead with Passion: Infuse energy and enthusiasm into every aspect of nursery life, motivating and inspiring both children and staff alike. 

· Nurture Growth: Cultivate a supportive and inclusive environment where every child's unique talents and abilities are celebrated and nurtured.

· Foster Learning: Collaborate with our dedicated team to design and implement innovative and engaging curriculum activities that spark curiosity and ignite a love for learning.

· Build Community: Forge strong partnerships with parents, ensuring open communication and collaboration in every child's development journey.

· Drive Excellence: Uphold the highest standards of care and safety, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and exceeding expectations at every turn.

Main duties;

Staff Management, Team Building and Development

Development and Effective Administration

High Standards of Care and Education of the Children

SENCO

Other

· Working in partnership with parents/carers and other family members;

· Overseeing the efficient upkeep of the building, furnishings and fittings;

· To ensure the efficient upkeep of the building and maintenance/stock of equipment, furnishings and fittings, to be supported by appropriate policies for stock checking and assessing the safety of equipment and resources within the Nursery

· Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, relating all concerns to the appropriate person.

· Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all

· Appreciate and support the role of other professionals

· Attend and participate in relevant meetings and training as required

· Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required

· Any other reasonable duties requested by the Head of Preparatory School

The post-holder must adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, they must report those concerns to the DSL or to the Head immediately.

To find out more about this role please contact:

Matt Turner (Head of Prep, Pre-Prep and Nursery) at

m.turner@rossall.org.uk

The position is a full time post, all year round. The normal hours of work are 42.5 per week Monday to Friday. The salary is expected to be from £28,000 per annum dependent on experience. Holiday entitlement is 25 working days per annum plus 8 Bank Holidays.

At Rossall Nursery, you will be part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to making a difference in the lives of young children. You will have the opportunity to unleash your creativity, shape the future generation, and embark on a rewarding career journey filled with growth and development.

We provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where care for all our staff is an important part of our culture. We employ motivated people who work together to produce excellent outcomes for our staff and students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and vision statements, and long term plans for the future.

Rossall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS clearance will be undertaken by the School. The position is regulated activity and therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An online check will also be conducted.

The School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be viewed here:

https://rossall.org.uk/policies/