Job Description

Are you a passionate and experienced Nursery Manager looking for your next opportunity in early years? If so, we would love to hear from you. The managers role is not an easy one but the rewards are endless as each day you’ll have the opportunity to bring fun, joy, smiles and laughter to the children and make a real difference to the lives of local families.

Company Description

Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries is an award winning, family run nursery group delivering care and education to 100's of families across West London & Buckinghamshire. We are passionate about ensuring each child reaches their full potential and is ready for the next steps as they transition to school or other settings.

Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries offers a range of employee benefits and endless opportunities for career progression. Our focus on professional development ensures that, you will be able to grow, flourish and reach your full potential too.

Role Description

Managing and leading the team of this 36 place West Ealing Nursery. The Nursery Manager role is full time and will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, safety and well-being of children, leading the team, working with parents and other professionals and ensuring our high standards are maintained.

Experience / Qualifications

Full & Relevant Early Years Qualification (Level 3+)
Maths & English GCSE Grade C/4 or Functional Skills Level 2
5+ years’ post-qualification experience shaping little lives, with proven Management skills.
Previous experience as a Nursery Manager/Deputy Manager
Great communication skills, including the ability to understand babble
A sense of humour which allows you to see the silver lining of every situation and have fun each and every day.
A team player with the ability to be flexible to the needs of the children and the team, with experience of leading a team including conducting performance management processes e.g. induction, supervision meetings, appraisals and setting objectives.
A passion for a play based approach to children’s learning and development
Patience & passion, enabling you to build effective & lasting relationships that will reward you with love, pride & a sense of achievement you won’t find in other roles!

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Nursery Manager