Nursery Manager
- Location:
- Bishopbriggs Community Church, G642SN
- Salary:
- £19,800 - £22,500 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Manager for our beautiful nursery. The successful candidate will be responsible for recruiting, leading, mentoring and inspiring a professional team to deliver high quality early learning and childcare experiences within our nursery. Supported by our committee you will have overall daily responsibility for the nursery, ensuring that all children receive the highest standards of education, care and opportunities for learning in line with the nursery’s vision values and aims.
The Nursery is registered for 24 children aged 3-5 years.
Key duties will involve:
Delivering exemplary childcare and learning opportunities in line with Curriculum for Excellence
Leading a team, delivering peer reviews and setting appropriate training and professional development targets
Engaging families in nursery life and supporting families through transitions and challenges
Promoting positive mindsets
Enriching the lives of young children
Continuous improvement
Candidate specification:
· You will need to be a dynamic individual that can demonstrate the ability to work to prioritise a busy workload
Knowledge of local/national policies and guidance associated with Early Learning and Childcare (ELC)
Working knowledge of ELC procedures and regulatory requirements
Excellent working knowledge and ability to implement the Curriculum for Excellence, Realising the Ambition and How Good Is Our Early Learning and Childcare
Experience in leading a staff team, as well as the ability to support their learning and development
Liaise with the Local Authority, Care Inspectorate and other agencies as required to meet partnership contractual arrangements with East Dunbartonshire Council
To ensure appropriate Quality Assurance systems are in place
Applicants’ qualifications should be consistent with those required to register as a Manager with SSSC (e.g. BA Childhood Practice or PDA level 9).
A minimum of 2 years managerial experience, either as an existing Manager or Deputy Manager is essential.
Post is full time term time. 8.00am until 3.00pm Monday to Friday
If you are interested in applying for this job if you could contact the nursery on administrator@bishopbriggsvillagenursery.co.uk for an application pack or phone the nursery on 07908065079
Closing date for applicants Monday 4th October 2021