Nursery Manager

Banana Moon Battersea is a thriving nursery looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, and motivational Nursery Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a happy nursery where we focus on encouraging children to be children, learning through fun and engaging play. You will be working with a dedicated team in a caring, family-friendly, characterful, and stimulating environment that is inviting to children, parents, and staff.

As an early years professional you will benefit from Banana Moon brand management training and a program of continuous professional development supported by our head office quality and improvement team.

Job Purpose:

The Nursery Manager works closely with the Director whilst also being expected to work autonomously in relation to everyday management responsibilities. The role requires the confidence to make decisions considering the reputation and financial aspects of the business whilst balancing a high degree of sensitivity to the needs of children and families.

To provide operational management of the nursery facilities and staff, to ensure a high quality, balanced provision of leading practice education and care is delivered at all times. Responsible for company adherence to Banana Moon policies and procedures. Consistently meeting legislative requirements and following education curriculum, delivering standards that ensure the highest possible inspection grading.

Ensure that the training, support, mentoring, and supervision of the staff team inspires and leads ambitious practice. To create a safe, caring and welcoming setting in which parents are happy to entrust their child and where their child is encouraged and supported to flourish in an enabling and stimulating environment.

To promote a successful and profitable business, engaging with the local community and marketing the nursery to reach maximum occupancy whilst providing excellent customer care.

Experience required:

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience
• Minimum of 2 year’s management experience