Nursery Manager
- Location:
- Little Steps Childcare, Garrybank, Bankfoot, PH1 4DX
- Salary:
- £30,000 - £40,000 per year per annum
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 42.5 hours per week
A bit about us.....
Little Steps is lovely well equipped, modern facility in a beautiful rural setting on the edge of the small village of Bankfoot and is lucky to have a fantastic group of children and parents who use our provision. We are a very busy setting with a capacity for 68 children. Our friendly staff team work hard together to ensure that we can achieve and maintain high standards and grades.
A bit about you.....
We require an experienced, enthusiastic and committed person with a strong work ethic to lead our team and be a strong role model to fellow colleagues.
A particular strength in managing and supporting staff is essential and an ability to make sure that the centre offers a safe and caring environment for children to develop and learn.
You would:
- Create a safe, caring and stimulating environment that promotes learning through play
- Supervise activity planning to make sure that children's needs are met
- Work closely with parents and/or carers, giving them a high standard of customer service
- Work with colleagues and other professionals to make sure that children’s needs are met
Your business responsibilities as a manager would also include:
- Recruiting and inducting suitably qualified and experienced staff
- Supporting and developing the nursery team
- Arranging marketing and publicity materials
- Creating management reports, and maintaining staff and child records
- Running the centre in line with environmental, health and safety and fire regulations
- Utilising nursery management software to record attendances, bookings, invoicing etc.
- Ensuring Quality Improvement is maintained throughout the setting
Applicants must have a qualification in Childhood Practice recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council at SCQF level 9 or above.
Applicants should have or be working towards a relevant Childhood Practice qualification such as the BA in Childhood Practice or equivalent.
If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!