Nursery Manager

Join our Team at Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre School! 

Position: Nursery Manager Maternity Cover 
Hours: 40 hours per week 
Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum 
Qualification: Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification 

At Footsteps Fradley we are nestled in a picturesque rural setting, our nursery - rated Good by Ofsted (March 2023) - is housed in a charming converted barn. We provided a nurturing enviornment where children from birth to 5 years old can explore, learn and grow through a wide range of engaging activities and resources designed to promote learning through play. 

At the heart of our nursery is a passion for outdoor learning. Our expansive outdoor spaces offer children plenty of room to explore, and our bespoke Forest School facility provides unique opportunities for nature-based learning and discovery.  

If you're a passionate Nursery Manager and want to be part of our supportive team, apply now!

As Nursery Manager, you will:

• Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met throughout the nursery.
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are embedded, applied, and adhered to by all.
• Facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies and implement any recommendations.
• Embed effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff.
• Ensure that all children receive stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources which are appropriate to their age and stage of development.
• Promote a culture of self-evaluation and reflective practice throughout the nursery.
• Manage any complaints or concerns raised in a thorough and timely manner and inform senior management.
• Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file.
• Participate in all activities related to nursery publications, advertising, public relations, the web site, and other marketing activities designed to promote the nursery.
• Promote positive relations with an approachable manner and time to listen to your team.

*Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.

As Nursery Manager, you will need:

• Essential: Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification 
• Essential: Over 1 year experience in Early Years 
• Essential: Strong knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements 
• Essential: Over 1 year of management experience 
• Desirable: Level 5 qualification in Childcare and/or Management and Leadership 
• Desirable: Experience of successfully passing an Ofsted inspection at a Good or Outstanding level

Why Join Us?

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays 
• Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member’s
• Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available 
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth

* All perks are pro-rota for part time staff and subject to successful completion of probationary period. These perks may be subject to further conditions and can be withdrawn or reviewed at the discretion of the company

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Footsteps Fradley Nursery & Pre School is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.