Nursery Manager
Are you a passionate and experienced Nursery Manager looking for a new leadership challenge? Happy Days Nurseries is seeking a dedicated Nursery Manager to join our vibrant team at Lyde Green in the Emersons Green area of Bristol.
As a Nursery Manager, you will play a crucial role in providing high quality childcare in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for our children, and providing exceptional leadership for our colleagues.
Our Facilities:
At Happy Days Lyde Green, we are proud to offer state-of-the-art facilities designed to provide the best possible environment for children’s growth and development. Our nursery features:
- Bright and spacious rooms tailored to different age groups
- A large outdoor play area with safe, age-appropriate equipment
- A dedicated sensory room to stimulate children’s senses
- Modern, well-equipped kitchen for nutritious meal preparation
- Secure access systems ensuring children’s safety at all times
OFSTED Outstanding Rating:
We are thrilled to have received an “Outstanding” rating from OFSTED, recognising our commitment to providing exceptional early years education and childcare. This prestigious rating reflects the hard work and dedication of our staff, the quality of our curriculum, and our focus on the well-being and development of every child in our care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the nursery
- Ensuring high standards of childcare and education
- Leading and mentoring a team of dedicated staff
- Building strong relationships with parents and the local community
- Managing budgets and resources effectively
- Complying with all regulatory requirements and maintaining a safe environment
Requirements:
- Relevant childcare qualification (Level 3 or above)
- Proven experience in a nursery management role
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities
- Passion for early years education and child development
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary up to £37,500 per annum
- 50% childcare discount
- 4 days gifted Christmas closedown
- Continuous professional development opportunities
- Support in obtaining Maths Level 2 if required
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
- Chance to make a real impact in children’s lives
Our teams, whether in our nurseries or our support centre SHINE, they ensure we are delivering outstanding childcare to every child in our settings every day, this helps to make Happy Days a great place to work. By ensuring we are always recruiting, retaining and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues, who are representative of the communities within which our nurseries sits gives us the best opportunity to continue to deliver outstanding childcare
“Happy Days Nurseries are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care, as such the successful post holder will be required to undergo a robust vetting process, including an enhanced DBS Check and Reference History Checks”
To apply for this job email your details to recruitment@happydaysnurseries.com.