Nursery Manager

Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd•Richmond, VA

7d•£58,000 - £65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Lead a nursery where an exceptional early years education, inspiring teams, a thriving community and happy children come together. At Fennies, we nurture our people to build a thriving community for children, families and educators. If you’re a passionate leader ready to drive outstanding practice and develop a high-performing team, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. As Nursery Manager, you will lead a team of passionate educators to deliver an exceptional early years education while creating a positive and inspiring environment for children, families and staff.

Requirements

Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
Strong knowledge of EYFS, Birth to 5 Matters and child development
Experience leading teams in an early years setting
A track record of delivering high standards of care and education
Experience of strong practice as a Key Person and in leading and implementing safeguarding, health and safety, first aid and critical care policies.
Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above); or equivalent
Energy, empathy and ambition to create a nursery where children and educators thrive.

Responsibilities

Lead and inspire a team of early years professionals to deliver exceptional care and education
Drive high standards across EYFS practice, delivering the Fennies 4D curriculum
Maintain the highest standards in safeguarding and compliance at all times
Build strong relationships with families and the local community
Create a culture where educators feel supported, developed and empowered
Lead continuous improvement across quality, occupancy and team engagement
Prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspection and maintain exceptional standards
Champion Fennies’ mission to deliver an inspiring early education

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus
Up to £58,000 annual salary
Up to £6,000 annual performance-related bonus
Comprehensive pension scheme
£500 referral bonus
Childcare discount and support
Up to 75% discount on childcare
Personalised Clifton Strengths leadership coaching
Dedicated learning and development programmes
Mentoring and support from regional leadership
A full central support team to enable you to focus on exceptional quality of care and education
25 days annual leave increasing by 1 day per year of service (up to 30) plus bank holidays
BUPA Wellbeing Support
Free daily meals from the Fennies Café
A community of committed, high-achieving educators
Regular leadership forums and networking
Summer BBQs, Christmas events and company celebrations
Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards