11 Oct
Busy Bees Nurseries
London Borough of Barnet
Job description
Job Summary
About the role
Our Nursery Support Manager for North London will be an experienced Nursery Manager who will have exceptional childcare knowledge and only accept Outstanding practice.
You will fully support the day to day running and performance of your assigned nursery with an unrivalled passion for giving our children the best start in life.
You will work with the current assistant Nursery Manager to deliver the nursery’s financial operating plan and EBITDA contribution.
This role will initially be placed at our stunning Mill Hill nursery for 12 months covering maternity leave, you will then offer additional support across the area for any centres with staff sickness, annual leave,
maternity cover and help to improve the performance of centres with additional challenges.
About the benefits
- Up to 25% annual salary bonus.
- Leading maternity / paternity and adoption leave policies.
- Access to 'Smart Hive,' our 24 / 7 employee benefits platform.
- Significant childcare discount
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays and an extra day off for your birthday.
- Employee Assistance Program and access to Peppy and Mental Health Apps.
- Training opportunities for professional development and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership : Inspire and lead your team towards excellence.
- Quality Improvement : Identify and implement enhancements in educational programs and operational procedures.
- Regulatory Compliance : Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements and maintain a secure environment for children.
- Financial Management : Oversee the budget and resources effectively.
- Community Engagement : Foster positive relationships with parents, staff, and the local community.
- Professional Development : Encourage continuous team development to provide the best care and education.
Essential Experience & Skills
- Adaptable and able to quickly build relationships with teams and parents
- Excellent understanding of welfare requirements and Ofsted Early Years inspection handbook
- Ability to manage the recovery of Centres who may need additional support due to challenges
- A good understanding of KPI’s and a proven track record of recovery of struggling Centres
- Able to support, train and mentor other Managers in the area, division
- Excellent time management with a proactive solution focused approach
- Be able to work with more than one Centre at a time where appropriate and be adaptable to diary changes
- Prepared to cover maternity or long-term vacancies in a Centre.
- Good knowledge of safeguarding process and safer recruitment
Your Qualifications
- NNEB or BTEC Nat Dip or CACHE Dip in Childcare or NVQ level 3 or SVQ held for at least 3 years
- Degree or Leadership and Management qualification (Desirable)
- At least 2 years previous experience as a Nursery Manager / Senior or support manager
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▶️ Nursery Support Manager
🖊️ Busy Bees Nurseries
📍 London Borough of Barnet