Nursery Manager
Willow Cottage Nurseries is recruiting a passionate and inspirational Manager for our Eynsham setting. This post has been made available following the retirement and creates a rare and exciting opportunity at one of our amazing family-run nurseries across the west of Oxfordshire.
We believe that all children deserve the best start in life. At Willow Cottage we value:
- high quality teaching of the children in our care.
- the importance of nutritious food and a healthy lifestyle.
- a spacious environment both indoors and outside where our children can thrive.
- the members of our teams who provide a stable family of educators and leaders.
If you are interested in this position, please email smt@willow-cottage.com to express an interest or ask any questions you may have.
We would encourage you to come and see our beautiful setting. Viewings are available on request.
A Willow Cottage Manager needs to be:
- an enthusiastic, energetic and dedicated individual
- able to demonstrate a genuine passion for providing the highest standards of Early Years provision.
- a leader who is able to inspire and support their team
- a team player who can work collaboratively with the Strategic Management Team and the other setting managers
As a Willow Cottage Manager you will need to have:
- a minimum Level 3 or equivalent full and relevant qualification
- a robust understanding of safeguarding children
- an up-to-date knowledge of the current EYFS and EYIF
- 4 years’ experience working in a nursery setting
- your own transport to travel between settings
- evidence of how you have reflected on your own practice in the past and a desire to continue your own CPD.
The role of a Willow Cottage Manager will include:
- the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the setting, putting the welfare and safety of the children above all else
- taking responsibility for the efficient day to day running of the nursery and overall delivery of a high-quality service
- ensuring the safety, security, happiness and well-being of all children registered with the nursery
- continuously monitoring the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage
- ensuring the nursery complies with all relevant legal, statutory regulations and frameworks
- working in partnership with support from a strong and local strategic management team
- taking a lead in the enquiry process to ensure occupancy and staffing levels are well maintained in our 70 place nursery
- ensuring that financial and administrative information required for billing parents and claiming funding is providing in an efficient and timely manner
- working with other professionals in the local area for the benefit of children and families
- taking a part in the recruitment of staff, inductions, including the oversight and development of our valued apprentices
- carrying out, updating and reviewing written and visual risk assessments
- taking a part in recruitment of staff; inductions; plus oversight and development of apprentices
- being proactive and use initiative to make sure training requirements are being completed in a timely manner.
- being a role model of integrity, reliability and professionalism
- demonstrating the initiative to work alone and an ability to write reports and keep clear and accurate records
- role modelling of good language skills with both children and parents
- undertaking any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the nursery aims and objectives
| Location | Eynsham, OX29 4EH |
| Salary | Competitive Salary, subject to experience and qualifications. |
| Contract | 40 Hours, Full-time permanent. Flexible Rota |
| Qualified to | A full and relevant Early Years Level 3 qualification or above |
| Experience | 4 years in Early Years and at least 2 years as part of a management team |
| Closing Date | 16th May 2022 |
| Preferred | |
| Required | A robust understanding of safeguarding children Your own transport to travel between settings Evidence of how you have reflected on your own practice in the past and a desire to continue your own CPD |
If you are interested in this position, please email smt@willow-cottage.com to express an interest or ask any questions you may have. Viewings are available by appointment.
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