Nursery Manager

About the role:

Are you a nurturing, passionate and inspirational leader? We are looking for a Nursery Manager to help us deliver our vision of being the leading Early Years provider. Your Co-op Little Pioneers is run with a different ethos to other nurseries. Our child-centric approach puts a premium on fun which ultimately is intended to nurture a kinder and more considerate generation. Your core skills in motivating and inspiring a team to deliver outstanding outcomes for children and unrivalled experiences for families will help us on our mission to ensure our colleagues, families and children all rate us as outstanding.

More about Littlehampton Nursery;

• Salary up to £46,000
• Wide range of benefits and performance bonus
• Ofsted graded GOOD!
• Well established 113 place nursery
• Free available parking on site

What you can expect;
• To be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Nursery
• To take part in recruitment and to support a team of staff to meet statutory ratios and include contingency staffing where appropriate
• To provide a child-centred environment where children are cared for in a safe, caring and stimulating way that ensures their individual needs are met within a group setting.
• To ensure the national standards for the registration of childcare are maintained at all times.
• To implement the Nursery’s Equal Opportunities Policy in all aspects of the Nursery and other childcare services
• To take responsibility for quality assurance and compliance with all applicable legislation, including Health and Safety within the Nursery environment

Who are we looking for?

• Exceptional ability and desire to lead delivery of first-class child and customer experiences 
• Full and relevant early years qualification Level 3 or above with minimum of 5 years Early Years’ experience
• Level 2 Maths, or must be achieved within 2 years of starting the position
• An Enhanced DBS check (we’ll cover the costs)

What can we offer you?

Our roles come with a fantastic set of benefits which really make a difference for you

Career Growth – Progression opportunities within the nursery as well as opportunities society wide. Little Pioneers’ unique values means anyone can develop into various roles including a nursery manager or further – all you need are dreams and aspirations.

Learning and Development – We give you the support you need to develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours through one-to-one supervisions, personal development plans and access to learning resources and activities, as well as joining one of our award-winning LEAP Apprenticeship programmes.

Discounts and perks – receive up to 20% off food shopping, £500 off holidays and a phenomenal 60% off your childcare fees which could add up to a £7000 saving a year!

Wellbeing – We are committed to supporting your wellbeing and have a variety of wellness resources and tools available to you such as our financial and mental wellbeing apps.

Doing Good Together - Not only this, but we also give you up to 3 days to volunteer within working hours!

Your Co-op Little Pioneers is run with a different ethos to other nurseries. Our child-centric approach puts a premium on fun which ultimately is intended to nurture a kinder and more considerate generation. Your core skills in the education and development of your key children will help us on our mission to ensure our colleagues, families, and children all rate us as outstanding.