Interim Nursery Manager

INTERIM NURSERY MANAGER

Location: Tops Bournemouth, Bournemout, Dorset

Contracted Hours: 40 hours per week/ Full Time

About the Role

Are you taking a pause on your career but still want to make a difference?
This opportunity might be perfect for you!

As an Interim Manager you’ll help create a safe, educational, and fun environment for the children in our care. You’ll supervise children, ensure their safety, and organise activities such as games, crafts, and educational tasks. While some days might be challenging, you’ll also laugh, have fun, and make lasting memories with our children during one of the most important development stages of their lives!

This role is ideal for experienced professionals who are currently taking a step back from their full-time careers but wish to stay engaged in the field.

What does the role involve?

• Demonstrate a solid background in effectively managing nursery settings.
• Communicate excellently to engage with children, staff members, and parents.
• Use creative skills and imagination to provide educational activities that ensure children are happy and learning in a rewarding environment.
• Maintain a positive outlook to keep children happy and build an environment where they feel secure and rewarded.
• Conduct interviews for potential applicants put forward by the recruitment department.
• Develop and maintain the nursery budget.
• Arrange marketing materials.
• Monitor the condition of the facility and equipment, organizing maintenance, repairs, and new items as required.
• Update parents and carers about their child’s progress and behaviour.
• Answer enquiries about enrolment, payments, and practices.
• Develop and implement an age-appropriate program of annual events and activities.
• Prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspections and follow inspector recommendations.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum of 5 years in early years education, with a strong understanding of best practices and current trends.
• Childcare qualification
• Have experience of leading the improvement of Early Years Foundation Stage provision and outcomes across a range of nurseries.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of good practice in the early years.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of statutory curriculum assessment.
• Knowledge and understanding of local and national educational initiatives in the early years.

Why Tops Day Nurseries?

We are a well-established provider of early education and childcare services across the South of England. Founded in 1990 and differentiated by our brand and market footprint, over the past 34 years we believe in an environmentally sustainable and socially responsible world for all. We aim to achieve this by educating today’s children so they can influence future generations.

We are proud to be ranked 9th in the prestigious Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK in 2024! We offer fantastic opportunities to develop in a Nursery Career from Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeships all the way through to Nursery Manager or even to become an Early Years Teacher!

We treat each other with respect and value the unique contributions of every team member, fostering an environment where open and honest communication is at the heart of our interactions. By working together, we support and encourage each other to achieve our best, finding purpose and meaning in our work and making a positive impact every day.

Exciting? We think so! Your journey starts here, so take the first step to become part of Tops Team by clicking apply!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. All candidates will be required to have an enhanced DBS which is on the update service. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks. This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Childrens’ Barred List.

• 29 days holiday (Full time otherwise pro-rata including Bank Holidays)
• Up to 60% discount for Childcare within Tops Day Nurseries
• Access to our reward and recognition platform, Each Person, including exclusive deals and discounts, up to 40% off cinema, Diesel Savings Card and cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers
• Pay Day Sub
• NHS Prescription Charges
• Optical Care
• Dental Treatment
• Employee Ownership Trust bonus scheme, annually rewarded each May
• Uniform Provided
• A flexible option to work 4 days week
• Fantastic career development