Bright Horizons

NurseryManager

£41–54k Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Nursery Manager at Bright Horizons. Skills: Safeguarding, Team development, Nursery performance. Lead team to deliver care. Lead team to deliver education”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver outstanding care; Deliver outstanding education; Deliver FTE growth

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

Enhanced DBS check

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Level 3 or above Early Years qualification, Experience within Early Years leadership, Experience participating with regulatory inspection, Experience developing high performance teams, Knowledge of Safeguarding, Knowledge of Child Protection, Knowledge of legislative requirements for working with children

Nice to Have

Nursery Manager experience, Deputy Manager experience, Assistant Manager experience

What You'll Do.

Lead team to deliver care

Lead team to deliver education

Drive employee engagement

Drive employee retention

Drive employee performance

Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead

Hold responsibility for day to day running

Manage safeguarding policies

Work in partnership with support office

Identify commercial plans

Implement commercial plans

Identify commercial strategies

Implement commercial strategies

Optimise nursery performance

Optimise revenue generation

Optimise cost efficiency

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Support office teams; Colleagues and parents; Parents/carers

Free ATS check

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