07/10/2021
The Busy Mummy is looking for a standout leader, someone who can inspire their team to go above and beyond, adept at managing changing situations and ultimately show exceptional care and compassion while setting the highest standards. A tall order … but in return you will be at the start of something great. A new childcare concept to match the new world we find ourselves in. An exciting new challenge and a chance to be at the centre of the team shaping a new childcare model – from helping design the layout of the nursery, writing the policies and hiring the staff. Yes we’re offering a good salary, but ultimately we’re offering so much more – a truly empowered management role with amazing opportunities to grow even further.
A new childcare concept founded by an adventure loving, entrepreneurial couple, passionate for both employee and customer satisfaction and driven to succeed. We have the initial business in place and are now looking for the manager to drive it forward with us.
Purpose of role
The Nursery Manager is the named suitable person in charge of the nursery and responsible for all operational elements, regulations and management of a first class team. Therefore you’ll need to be physically in the nursery, overseeing the day to day running, inspiring your team, instilling confidence in our customers, mentoring staff, leading by example.
You will be responsible for:
People – making sure we have the right people available at the right time, from planning rotas to recruiting staff, identification and delivery of training and development plans, succession planning, coaching and mentoring, ensuring that we have suitably qualified staffing levels available at all times and providing clear line management and leadership.
Processes – Ensuring that processes and procedures are set, documented and adhered to. Giving confidence to staff and families through clear policies.
Legislation – Ensuring that the nursery is complaint with all regulations, safeguarding practices, documentation requirements, OFSTED inspections etc.
Budgets - Identifying and implementing methods of commercial growth within the nursery,
Childcare provision – ensuring the best quality childcare provision is given in all aspects for the whole family.
Essential Experience
• A proven track record of working in a leadership role, inspiring teams
• A decision maker
• A self-starter
• Experience of working in early years settings
• Experience of developing high performance teams
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Motivated to drive this new business forward to growth
• Ability to embed trust in both the teams around you and our families showing empathy and fairness at all times
• Ability to manage own workload and manage time to achieve effective results
• Good IT skills
Qualifications
• Full and relevant level 3 qualification
• 12 hours paediatric first aid and first aid at work
• Relevant safeguarding/child protection training undertaken and a willingness to update training regularly
