Nursery Manager

Are you an existing Nursery Manager looking for your next challenge, or a Depute Manager looking for the next step, or currently working towards a management position within a Nursery? This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, enthusiastic, and experienced team.

Lauriston Nursery are currently recruiting for an experienced full time Nursery Manager to join our family run, independent nursery. We are a modern, well resourced, purpose designed nursery located close to good transport links in Kinross.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Management of the day-to-day operation of the Nursery.
• Liaising with the Local Authority, Care Inspectorate and other agencies as required to meet partnership contractual arrangements with Perth & Kinross Council
• Maintaining high standards of care and education
• Effectively lead and manage the staff team, including day to day guidance, training, and support
• Ensuring all policies procedures and curriculum are implemented and adhered to at all times
• To keep up to date with developments in early childhood thinking and trends

Essential experience and qualification

• Qualified as required to register as a Nursery Manager with SSSC (e.g. BA Childhood Practice or PDA level 9).
• Have a proven track record of experience in a similar management role with excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong working knowledge and ability to implement the Curriculum for Excellence, Pre-Birth to Three, Realising our 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
• You must have a flexible and creative approach, with a sound knowledge of current legislation relating to childcare.
• You should have strong IT skills and knowledge of social media platforms.

In return we offer

• Permanent full-time contract, paid 52 weeks a year (not prorated for term time working)
• Fixed location (we won't change your workplace mid contract)
• Competitive salary
• Great training opportunities
• Discounted cinema tickets
• Retail discounts with enrolment in our pension scheme
• Not to mention a modern well-resourced nursery with a fantastic staff team

If this sounds like your next role, please submit your CV to jobs@lauristonnursery.com outlining your qualifications, skills, and experience.

The role will be subject to membership of the PVG Scheme and SSSC registration.