Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager

Little Big Steps Day Nursery

Bristol, BS4 1DQ

*£1000 WELCOME BONUS*

At Partou UK we know it takes special people to look after children, that’s why we love filling our teams with amazing and inspirational individuals who can create an oasis of fun and laughter within our nurseries.

When you join us, you don’t just start a new job. You become part of our family. It’s an exciting time to come on board & join our team as we embark on a new journey!
In June 2021, Just Childcare was acquired by the Partou group of companies, followed by their acquisition of All About Children in September 2022. The merger of both organisations will establish Partou UK as one of the largest childcare providers in the UK!

The Nursery Manager is a full-time, permanent role, offering a competitive basic salary and additional wider benefits, including opportunities for future career progression.

We would love you to join our team as we embark on accreditation to 'The Curiosity Approach', promoting awe and wonder in early childhood. This is a unique style of learning for children to be engaged in the joy of doing rather than the end result.

Nursery Manager - Overview

This position requires previous experience in managing the day-to-day running of a Nursery. You will be responsible for all financial operations, the recruitment and ongoing training and development of staff whilst ensuring the nursery is being run to the highest standard in the up most professional way.

Nursery Manager – Qualifications & Experience

• A Childcare and Education qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3
• A higher-level qualification in Early Years Childcare and Education/Childhood Studies
• A management qualification
• A current First Aid qualification
• A sound knowledge of childcare development from birth to five years
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role in the delivery of services to young children

Nursery Manager – Key Responsibilities

• Promote and facilitate partnership with parents/carers and other family members.
• Develop and maintain highly professional working relationships with relevant Local Authority departments, regulatory bodies and other agencies.
• Manage the occupancy to ensure it shows growth and meets the business aims.
• Maintain accurate accounts for the nursery and produce management information in accordance with company procedures.
• Manage, monitor and control budgets and maintain petty cash systems.
• Identify training needs, develop a training plan and evaluate training undertaken by staff.

Rewarding… The work you do within our nursery is rewarding in itself, but we love to show our appreciation in ways you’ll love too, celebrating your hard work with a variety of staff benefits and rewards:

£1000 welcome payment!

Competitive salary - from £15.50 per hour
Staff Childcare discount – up to 35% for non-managers and 50% for managers.
Buddy Bonus - cash rewards from £250 to £1200 for referring a friend.
Have your Birthday off on us – An extra paid day off on your Birthday!
Free breakfast, lunches and healthy snacks.

Interested... No two days are ever the same within our nursery and there are plenty of opportunities to progress whatever stage you’re at in your career.

Click ‘Apply’ and we’ll be in touch to say hello.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting a quality provision and expects all staff to share this commitment. All nursery staff will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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