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Kindred Nurseries
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London, Greater London
Nursery Manager
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Job Description
A rare opportunity has arisen at Kindred Nursery in Hanwell to recruit a passionate Nursery Manager for this wonderful, well established setting. With a focus on continuing professional development, generous bonuses and staff recognition programmes and the support of a large central operations team; this is the kind of managers role that is rarely available within the education sector. Who we are Kindred is a family of inspiring nurseries and preschools with a distinct home from home environment. By creating days filled with unique moments and opportunities, we are able to truly enrich a childs development during their 0-5 years. Our mission Creating inspiring worlds full of awe and wonder for little ones to grow and thrive in. Our values * Always learning Always seeking out those moments to develop myself and others * Inspirational Creating magic in every action * Family feel Passionate about making everyone feel part of our incredible family We are looking for an inspirational manager with the skills, drive and commitment to continue to build a sustainable, high quality early years facility. The nursery is part of a larger local group of Kindred settings and provides the support for a manager to develop within a wider family of colleagues. Our managers Kindred managers come from a variety of backgrounds and have entered nursery management via different journeys; along the way developing experience and skills that enrich our Kindred family. We look for exceptional people who are committed to offering the best in early years education for the children in our care. Our managers understand the importance of providing a great service for our busy parents and inspiring and supportive leadership for our wonderful staff teams. Your role * To ensure the highest standards of early years care and education across the nursery * To build and maintain a reputation as the nursery of choice in the area for both children and employees * To maintain a stable, positive and effective staff team * To participate proactively in wider company activities and projects in order to build and enhance the Kindred family * To sustain a commercially viable business by mindful budgeting and consistently aiming for challenging targets * To oversee a safe, stimulating and healthy environment in which children and staff can flourish * To support and lead the nursery team by inspiring, motivating, mentoring and directing * To meet the highest standards and expectations set by OFSTED, other external agencies and Kindred senior management Your skills, experience and qualifications * Proven leadership in a senior position within childcare * Detailed knowledge of OFSTED and the EYFS guidelines * A high level of organisational ability * A passion for child-centred education * An ability to interact confidently and effectively with external agencies * Experience of interfacing with parents and providing excellent customer service * A commitment to continued professional development and growth * A clear understanding of safeguarding and SEN provision * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal * A minimum Level 3 childcare qualification Benefits * A competitive salary * Enhanced holidays to take your well-deserved break, plus no work on your birthday * Company sick pay to support you when you are under the weather * Discounted childcare to enable your children to be part of the magic * Awards, bonuses, health care plans, employee assistance schemes, flexible benefits, training and development and of course, a great place to work. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check.