Nursery Manager

The Role

37.0 Hours per Week

We are seeking to appoint from as soon as possible a highly motivated and committed ‘hands on’ Nursery Manager to lead our new and exciting Nursery provision situated at The Old School, Main Street, Harborough Magna, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 0HS. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make their mark and continue to develop a highly successful and popular nursery setting where you will work with a very high degree of autonomy within an idyllic peaceful village setting and location. Operated by The Revel CofE Primary School, you will be strategically supported by our Assistant Head teacher who is based at our Reception Unit in the nearby village of Brinklow. The Early Birds Nursery is in an excellent position to continue to grow and expand as systems are already embedded and provision is already very popular and expanding within the locality. We are a unique school located on three separate sites - all in a beautiful rural setting and part of The Ignite Federation which includes both The Revel and Wolvey Primary Schools.

Key Requirements

The successful candidate will be an excellent early years practitioner who can ensure a stimulating, high quality and innovative early years learning experience for our youngest children and be able to demonstrate that they can:

• Deliver high quality childcare and developmental learning in a safe and caring environment alongside your team, working to, and exceeding national standards.
• Regularly monitor and review the quality of provision.
• Manage and lead an excellent, motivated and dedicated team of nursery staff.
• Manage occupancy levels and market the provision.
• Ensure effective communication and liaison with parents, other professionals and outside agencies
• Support the ethos, vision and Christian distinctiveness of the Revel CofE Primary School
• Demonstrate passion and commitment in striving towards excellence in all areas

We can offer you:

• A friendly, supportive staff team and Governing body
  
• A supportive school environment that places a high emphasis on personal professional development and innovation.
  
• Opportunities to grow and develop our nursery provision, putting your personal stamp on the provision and be a part of its expanding journey in conjunction with our Assistant Head teacher.
  
• An opportunity to work with a high degree of autonomy but benefitting from a wide range of professional supportive partnerships.
  
• An already well resourced and highly regarded setting which benefits from established quality partnerships within the community.

Key Requirements:

• A minimum relevant Level 3 Child Care qualification
  
• At least two years previous work experience, preferably with relevant supervisory/management experience
  
• Strong leadership and communication skills
  
• Knowledge of OFSTED standards within the Early Years
  
• Excellent knowledge of EYFS and the 0-5 framework
  
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children
  
• Paediatric First Aid and Child Protection desirable, (training available)
  
• A demonstrable drive towards non negotiable excellence

Additional Information & How to Apply

Visits to the school and nursery setting are strongly welcomed.

Please call 01788 832264 to arrange a visit to the nursery and school settings. Applications forms should be emailed to Sara Poultney, School Business Manager at sbm@therevel.co.uk 

Closing date: 4pm on Friday 4th June 2021

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Supporting documents
Job Description
Application Form
Equality Form
Person Specification