Nursery Manager

A Nursery Manager is responsible for the provision of high quality, flexible childcare for children generally under the school age. They oversee the day-to-day operations of the nursery, ensuring that the safeguarding of every child within their care is of the highest importance.

As a Nursery Manager you’ll be expected to:

• Deliver a care service in line with the organisations values
• Lead the staff of the nursery in providing a programme of activity aligned with the development of the young people in their care
• Ensure that all nursery policies and procedures are adhered to at all times
• Deliver a programme of activity that promotes the early years foundation stage
• Work to develop and deliver the nursery business objectives
• Work as the key link in communications with all stakeholders associated with the nursery
• Ensure the nursery adheres to all current legislation
• Ensure that all staff employed within the nursery are trained to appropriate standards
• Maintain accurate records – attendance, absence, enrolment etc.

The Nursery Manager is usually also responsible for the supervision or management of staff including:

• Deputy manager
• Senior supervisor
• Room supervisor
• Nursery nurses
• Nursery assistants
• Apprentices
• Nursery cook
• Nursery cleaner.

What New Directions Education offers:

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
• We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
• Recommend-a-friend scheme
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry