Nursery Manager

Exciting Opportunity for an Inspirational Nursery Manager in Chester!

Are you a passionate leader ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have a strong commitment to putting children at the heart of everything you do? We have an incredible opportunity for a Nursery Manager to join our team at Headstart Nursery in Chester.

We are looking for a dedicated, inspiring leader who isn’t afraid to go the extra mile. You’ll lead by example, ensuring that our children receive exceptional care and education, while guiding and supporting our fantastic team.

About Headstart Nursery:

At Headstart Nursery, we pride ourselves on offering a fun, nurturing, and inspiring learning environment for children. Our staff are at the core of our success, and we provide a continuous training and development programme to help them grow and excel in their roles.

We’re also proud to offer a Forest School programme, which gives children the opportunity to learn outdoors. These exciting sessions take place three days a week, and the outdoor area is available to all age groups throughout the week.

What we offer:

• Company events to foster a fun and engaging culture
• Company pension for long-term financial security
• Employee discounts on a variety of services
• Free parking and on-site parking for your convenience
• Health & wellbeing programme to support you
• Cash Back for Health Expenses: Paycare helps with the cost of treatments such as dental, optical, physiotherapy, and other health services.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Lead staffing, induction, training, and development to create a motivated, high-performing team
• Ensure systems are in place for accurate reporting and monitoring of nursery operations
• Manage occupancy and financial budgets, meeting targets
• Ensure the Connect Childcare database system is maintained with up-to-date information
• Oversee extracurricular activities and ensure they meet EYFS requirements
• Maintain appropriate staff ratios and effective deployment across the nursery
• Take full responsibility for safeguarding and child protection, ensuring a safe environment
• Lead the delivery of the EYFS curriculum, promoting high standards of care and education
• Liaise with external professionals to support the needs of the children
• Collaborate with the Nursery SENDCo on SEND-related matters
• Ensure adherence to the safer recruitment process
• Complete weekly staff rotas and ensure accurate attendance records for both staff and children
• Provide policies, procedures, and support to the team to ensure smooth daily operations
• Safeguard the physical health and well-being of the children in your care

If you're ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and their families, we want to hear from you!

Click 'Apply' today and join a supportive, passionate team at Headstart Nursery. Help us make a lasting impact on the lives of the children we care for!