Job Description
Little Shoes Nursery is looking for an experienced, confident and highly organised Nursery Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of our setting.
Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.
We are a warm, established English-Spanish bilingual nursery in Brighton & Hove, providing care and education from babies through to preschool.
We are looking for someone who is not only passionate about Early Years, but who has the experience and confidence to run a nursery effectively, maintain high standards of compliance and lead a team on a daily basis.
The role:
As Nursery Manager, you will take responsibility for the smooth and compliant day-to-day running of the nursery, working closely with the Director and Deputy Manager.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the nursery team and managing the day-to-day operation of the setting
Maintaining appropriate staffing levels and EYFS ratios throughout the day
Managing the nursery floor, staff deployment, breaks and daily organisation
Leading, supporting and holding staff accountable for maintaining high standards of practice
Managing staff performance, supervision, development and training
Ensuring the nursery remains fully compliant with the EYFS statutory framework
Taking a leading role in Ofsted inspections and maintaining ongoing inspection readiness
Liaising confidently and professionally with Brighton & Hove Local Authority and other external professionals
Overseeing safeguarding procedures and ensuring concerns are identified, recorded and escalated appropriately
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date nursery records, including safeguarding, accidents/incidents, attendance, staff records, risk assessments and compliance documentation
Monitoring children's learning, development and wellbeing and ensuring high-quality Early Years practice across all rooms
Supporting SEND and working with families and external professionals where required
Monitoring health & safety and ensuring policies and procedures are consistently followed
Supporting recruitment, induction and onboarding of new staff
Building positive and professional relationships with parents and families
Identifying areas for improvement and working with the leadership team to continuously develop the nursery
About you:
- Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare
At least 1 year of experience in a Nursery Manager or equivalent Early Years management role
Strong working knowledge of the EYFS
Good knowledge of Ofsted requirements and inspection processes
Strong safeguarding knowledge
Experience managing and supporting an Early Years team
Experience with nursery compliance, documentation and record keeping
Confidence managing staff deployment and ratios in a busy nursery environment
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Able to make decisions, solve problems and take ownership of the day-to-day running of the setting
Professional and confident when dealing with parents, staff, Local Authority professionals and Ofsted
Desirable:
- Previous experience leading an Ofsted inspection
DSL experience or safeguarding leadership experience
Experience working with SEND and external agencies
Paediatric First Aid
Experience within a private day nursery
We need a manager who is present, organised and hands-on.
This is a key leadership position within Little Shoes Nursery, and we are looking for someone who wants to take genuine ownership of the role and become a long-term part of our nursery.
Job type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Brighton & Hove
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications
Successful applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. xkybehq
To apply, please send your CV together with a short introduction outlining your Early Years management experience.
