Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager – Weymouth

An exciting opportunity to lead, grow and shape the future of our nursery!

40 hours per week | All year round | 4 day working week considered for the right candidate

Are you an experienced Nursery Manager looking for your next exciting challenge? Do you have the passion, drive and vision to lead a nursery through an exciting period of growth?

At Mama Bear's Day Nursery in Weymouth, we are preparing for a significant expansion, and we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Nursery Manager to lead us into this exciting new chapter!

This is more than just a Nursery Manager role. You will be joining an established, operating nursery at a pivotal time in its development, with a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping our expanded setting, developing your team and creating an inspiring environment where children can thrive.

From helping to shape the new learning environment to building a strong, passionate team and growing the nursery's reputation within the local community, you'll have the opportunity to make a real and lasting impact If you are ready to take ownership, bring fresh ideas and be part of something exciting from the outset we would love to hear from you!

The Role

As Nursery Manager, you'll take responsibility for the day to day running of the nursery whilst playing a key role in its exciting expansion and future development.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading, inspiring and developing a motivated and enthusiastic team.

• Playing an active role in shaping and developing the expanded nursery environment.

• Delivering outstanding care and early years education.

• Ensuring the nursery meets all EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.

• Driving occupancy, building relationships with families and supporting the nursery's continued growth.

• Managing budgets, staffing and operational performance.

• Creating a positive, supportive and engaging environment for children, families and colleagues.

What We're Looking For

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (minimum).

• Previous management or strong leadership experience within an early years setting.

• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding, Ofsted requirements and Health & Safety.

• Strong organisational, communication and people management skills.

• Confidence in managing budgets, occupancy and team performance.

• An ambitious, forward thinking leader who is excited by change, growth and the opportunity to make their mark!

Why Join Mama Bear's?

We believe great people deserve great perks. When you join us, you will enjoy:

• Your birthday off

• Free uniform

• Complimentary meals when dining with the children

• FREE childcare

• Christmas closure – you'll never work between Christmas and New Year

• All bank holidays off

• 33 days annual leave

• A strict no lone working policy so you are always supported

• Clear progression routes, with internal promotion wherever possible

• Extensive training and CPD, helping you grow your career

• Time back for meetings, training or events held outside nursery hours

We offer a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience, alongside a supportive and friendly working environment.

This is a full time position of 40 hours per week, all year round, although a 4 day working week may be considered for the right candidate.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you're looking for a role where you can do more than simply manage a nursery, and want the opportunity to shape its future, lead it through an exciting expansion and see your ideas come to life, we would love to hear from you!

Join Mama Bear's Weymouth and help us create an exciting next chapter!

Safeguarding & Compliance

As this role involves working closely with children, an enhanced DBS check is required. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Mama Bear's Day Nursery is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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