Nursery Manager

Job summary

Nursery Manager – Little Bears Day-Care

Location: Thames Ditton
Job Type: Full-time

Are you passionate about early childhood education? Do you have the leadership skills to inspire a dedicated team? Little Bears Day-Care is looking for an exceptional Nursery Manager to join our team!

In this role, you will provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for the children in our setting. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a team environment, has strong leadership abilities, and is committed to creating an enabling and nurturing space where children can play, learn, and grow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of the nursery, ensuring a high standard of childcare.
• Manage and support a team of staff, fostering a positive and motivated work environment.
• Maintain strong relationships with children, parents, and carers to ensure a welcoming, inclusive setting.
• Monitor and enhance the quality of provision, ensuring policies, procedures, and best practices are upheld.
• Take responsibility for financial management, occupancy levels, and meeting set targets.
• Lead on planning and organising engaging daily activities that promote child development.
• Be responsible for key children, including observations, assessments, and individual learning plans.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and high-quality environment that meets all health and safety requirements.
• Liaise with external agencies and professionals as needed to support children’s development.
• Support staff development through training and performance monitoring.

What We’re Looking For:

• A passionate, dedicated, and experienced childcare professional.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with experience in a nursery or early years setting.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of care and education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with children, staff, and parents.
• A Level 3 (or higher) qualification in Early Years Education or a related field.

Why Join Little Bears Day-Care?

• A supportive and friendly team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A rewarding role where you can make a real impact on young children’s lives.

If you’re excited about this opportunity and meet the criteria, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now with your CV and application.