We are looking for a dedicated Nursery Manager to join and lead our friendly team in Paignton. We are focused on providing outstanding care to children from 3 months old to 4 years of age. If you are looking to take the next step in your career this role could be for you!

Our nursery is located on Long Road and is a lovely purpose-built facility on the South Devon College campus. We provide outstanding childcare for all families in Paignton and the surrounding area.  Children are cared for in three well-resourced rooms and are able to free-flow between the light and spacious rooms and the lovely outdoor area.

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Management of the nursery and the overall care and education for the children in the setting
• Conducting meetings with staff members, and ensuring effective staff deployment
• Ensuring that the safeguarding and welfare of the children is always paramount in the nursery ensuring overall compliance with statutory legislations and frameworks
• Assume responsibility for the daily operation of the nursery with agreed plans and budgets and that the nursery target occupancy levels are met
• Financial management with responsibilities for monitoring and reporting own budget, income expenditure, forecast budget and occupancy
• Supporting the care and education of the children in the nursery within a key person structure, promoting good practice and being a role model for other staff and children

Successful candidates will be qualified to a minimum of Level 3 in a full and relevant Early Years qualification. All staff receive a comprehensive induction and continuous professional development. Pay, holiday and benefits are competitive and further rewards await those that wish to develop their professional skills. We aim to help you achieve a good work/life balance and will always support your well-being.

Due to the nature of this job, it will be necessary for a criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Mama Bear's Day Nursery is an equal opportunities employer.