9 Management jobs

Deputy Manager Location:  Hanwell, Ealing, West London Salary:  £23,000-£25,000 Playhouse Day Nursery are seeking Deputy Nursery Manager to join our team. We are a 45 place nursery taking children from 1 years of age.  The ideal candidate will be bubbly and energetic, with experience and passionate for providing children with the best early education. The role of the Deputy Nursery Manager is to support the Nursery Manager in providing professional and strong leadership and management of the nursery and its staff. You will also be expected to support the Nursery Manager in the successful management of the day to day running of the nursery and deliver high quality standards of care and education for all children. Experienced Third in Charge welcome to apply. Potential to be Manager also possibility. We Offer: A full induction Discounted childcare. Automatic pension enrolment. 28-days holiday including bank holidays. Increasing annual leave with your length of service. Annual staff events. Key Responsibilities Promote a high standard of quality within the nursery, including practice, environment and resources to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage Support the development of good practice in relation to special educational needs and inclusion Provide leadership and support to all staff to enable them to establish and maintain professional positive working relationships with both colleagues, parents and carers  Ensure that all children are kept safe and that staff are confident to follow safeguarding procedures Proactively promote and represent the nursery to current and potential parents/customers including in the wider community  Support the Nursery Manager to facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies and implement any recommendations Support the Nursery Manager with all administrative duties associated with the nursery, including maintaining children’s records, ordering equipment and keeping personnel files  Be a key holder Do either an opening or closing of the nursery Please download the job spec attached to look at all the key responsibilities for this role. The duties and responsibilities included in this job specification are not exhaustive or restrictive and can be reviewed at any time in the future, changes and other duties deemed relevant to this post may be added.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Nursery Manager for a nursery in Northamptonshire. The successful applicant will be Level 3 qualified or above and have previous experience managing within the childcare industry. They will be a motivated individual who can bring unique skills and innovation to this nursery, along with supporting and mentoring a team of Early Years professionals. Full Time Position, on a rota between the hours of 7.30am and 6.00pm Candidates must have: A good understanding of the EYFS Excellent understanding of the English language, spoken and written A good understanding of safeguarding practices Previous management childcare experience in an early year setting Cleared DBS check before work commences Level 3 qualification or above in childcare The ability to extend children’s learning, through high quality experiences and activities Good interpersonal and leadership skills An understanding of marketing your own nursery and working within a budget Good communication skills with both adult and children In return you will receive a very competitive benefits package which includes an auto enrolment pension, generous holidays, ongoing training and career development.

Kids First Group are responsible partners, committed to providing excellent levels of childcare and daycare for pre-school children at nursery school level throughout Dubai and Abu Dhabi. We have a group of nurseries in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, including Redwood Montessori Nursery in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Odyssey Nursery in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Willow Children’s Nursery in Dubai. Here at Kids First Group, we are committed to providing children with a true solid foundation, in order to become resilient, global citizens for the challenging future ahead. Every child deserves the best possible start in life and with our support they can enjoy a rich and rewarding childhood. The first four years of a child’s life are fundamentally important, they are the foundation that shapes children’s future health, happiness, growth, development and learning achievement at school, within the family and ultimately in life in general. Kids First Group of Nurseries is looking for a Nursery Director experienced in Early Years Education for one of their prestigious branches in Dubai. The ideal candidate should have a minimum qualification of Cache level 5, and a degree in Early Years Education is preferred. Our Directors are expected to possess a high level of integrity, and professionalism. She must be Passionate, Creative, Inspiring and Motivating. She will be responsible for the day to day operation of a nursery with 40 plus staff. Excellent communication skills are crucial. Knowledge of the UK EYFS curriculum or Montessori as well as an understanding of a "progressive" approach to learning and development is essential. Responsibilities will also include Health and Safety, Overseeing Curriculum Planning along with the Academic Manager, Report writing, staff training, meeting set targets and ensuring the nursery is well maintained. Candidates should meet the following criteria: • Cache Level 5, and University Degree in Early Years Education. • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in nursery management. • Excellent leadership and English communication skills. • English as a first language is required, the ability to speak Arabic / French is an added advantage. • Job Type and Package: Full-time and Full package range is up to 76,000 British Pounds per year depending on Qualification and Experience • Age above 35. As Per UAE Ministry of education law, all nursery employees including Directors should be female only. If you truly want to work in a Great Culture and Fantastic Work Environment with plenty of support, growth and direction, along with great passion and commitment and have got all the above, we would like to hear from you by sending your application using the subject & ensure to indicate Skype ID on your CV & email us at diana.takieddine@kidsfirstgroup.com.

Job Title:  Nursery Manager Hours of work:  40 hours a week minimum between Responsible to:  Senior Support Team and Operations Manager Contracted Hours: 40  J ob Purpose and Main Responsibilities:   Promote high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children, to ensure all children attending nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age, stage of development, and individual needs. Responsibility to ensure that the nursery complies with all company policies and procedures, relevant legislation, local authority, and OFSTED requirements. Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. Responsible for the effective daily management of the nursery. Ensure that children are kept safe and that staff understands and, when necessary, follow Safeguarding Procedures. Promote and facilitate partnerships with parents/carers and other family members to ensure high levels of involvement and customer satisfaction. Have a full understanding of the Ofsted inspection process and the standards required to ensure the nursery receives a good or outstanding Ofsted judgment. Support the development of good practice with regards to special needs and inclusion. Create and maintain a culture of self-evaluation and reflective practice throughout the nursery. Responsibility for running the setting as a viable business with expected levels of income, occupancy, budgetary control and that bad debt is minimal and managed correctly. Ensure that all agreed quality and safety standards are maintained in the nursery at all times. Ensure that all paperwork is completed on time, accurately, and kept up to date to ensure the smooth running of the setting. Responsible for keeping own knowledge and skills up to date, including Company policies and procedures, Ofsted requirements and all relevant legislation. To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons they are responsible for or come into contact with. Alpha Nurseries are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and the company expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post will be offered subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS and children's barred list check

Nursery Manager – Petra’s Place Nursery and Therapy Centre Summary                                                                                                           Petra’s Place is a Nursery and Therapy centre located on Fulham Road. We are currently operating as an Early Intervention Therapy Centre for children under the age of 5 with autism and developmental delay. As part of our continued growth we will be offering a 26-place nursery for children with Special Needs in early 2020. We will specialise in autism although welcome children with developmental delay and associated needs. We are looking for a dedicated and friendly Nursery Manager. The individual would work alongside our Clinical Director and Operations Manager to set up and manage the new nursery offering at our existing premises on Fulham Road. We would be looking for the successful candidate to join the team as soon as possible to oversee the set-up of the nursery along with staff training prior to opening our doors early 2020. The Nursery The nursery building is situated at 262 Fulham Road SW10 9EL, a 10-minute walk from Fulham Broadway station. We will take approximately 26 children between 2 - 5 years. The building was newly renovated in 2018 and custom built to meet the needs of Children with Special Needs and includes a small outdoor playground.  The Facts The role would be 45 hours per week (8am - 6pm)   Initial holiday entitlement of 28 days PA  We operate a 3 month notice period.    Person Spec (Required) Minimum NVQ Level 3 or above. Experience of working with children with Special Needs Fluent in Spoken & Written English. Dedication to maintain an environment which fosters continuous improvement. Willingness to go the extra mile. Ability to manage a team of people. Person Spec (Desired) A minimum of one year’s management experience. Willing to commit to the position long term. Benefits for Staff .  Competitive salary (based upon experience) Regular performance-based salary reviews.  NEST Pension Scheme.  Opportunities for training.  Funded DBS, Paediatric First aid, Safeguarding and other relevant online training courses.  Main Responsibilities This will be a largely floor based position, modelling best practice to staff, monitoring children's progress, liaising with parents; managing the team and ensuring general smooth operations. main responsibilities include:  To report regularly and maintain open communication with the Senior Management To help ensure the nursery meets all OFSTED requirements. Responsibility for the daily running and administration of the nursery whilst adhering to the Policies & Procedures, ensuring compliance with the Children’s Act and Health and Safety legislation, all within the requirements and guidelines laid down by Ofsted/CSIW and the National Standards. Ensuring confidentiality is maintained in the nursery. Offering all children equal opportunities with regard to their religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic background Ensuring effective staff recruitment. Supervision of staff and students, conducting regular staff assessments, recognising training needs, monitoring training and developing teamwork. Organising regular staff meetings and in-service training. Care and supervision of the children with regard to their physical, emotional and intellectual needs. Ensuring that all children’s individual needs are being met within the setting and that all children are making expected progress. Supervision of the planning and preparation of activities to develop all aspects of the child's individual development in a stimulating atmosphere. Ensuring developmental records and observations are kept. Ensuring that the preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the nursery playrooms, kitchen and equipment are carried out according to the Policies & Procedures and risk assessments. Liaison with parents and negotiation of working targets ensuring effective communication within the nursery. Ensuring a tier system of management is in place and that duties are delegated fairly. Maintaining staff ratios and ensuring staff are deployed effectively to carry out all necessary duties. Keeping and monitoring accident, incident and risk assessment records. Arranging and attending regular parents' evenings, publicity, open weekends and children's outings and ensuring effective marketing. Supporting staff in becoming reflective practitioners and fostering an environment with a sustained capacity for continuous improvement. Conducting meetings with parents and key workers relating to transitions, children’s progress and behaviour management. Ensuring the effective and regular removal of waste materials to the designated store and ensuring regular collection of that waste. Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Area Manager and Managing Director. Any other duties required to ensure the running of the nursery that may arise. Please note:  We undertake safeguarding checks on all our workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. As part of these checks, we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in schools. If you do not have a valid subscription to the DBS Update Service, we will require you to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process