Nursery Manager

Handkerchief Day Nursery

Position: Full-Time - up to 40 hours per week - £15.00 p/h

At Handkerchief Day Nursery, we are more than just a nursery; we are a vibrant, nature-focused community! Our unique outdoor forest school experience allows children to explore, learn, and grow in a stimulating environment. With a variety of animals and engaging activities like fire-making and nature exploration, we provide purposeful learning opportunities that invite parents to participate and support our community. Plus, every week, our children enjoy Jo Jingles, where they thrive through music in a fun and interactive way!

As our Room Leader , you will:

• Oversee the care and development of up to 15 babies, ensuring a nurturing and safe environment for children under 2 years old.
• Implement a key person approach to help babies form secure attachments.
• Guide your team in identifying training and development needs.
• Maintain high-quality learning journals and records using EyLog and EyMan systems.
• Build positive relationships with parents, inviting them to participate in activities and keeping them informed about their child’s progress.
• Model professionalism and consistency, fostering respect among your team, parents, and children.
• Ensure compliance with EYFS framework and uphold safety standards.
• Promote the welfare of all children, staff, and visitors at the nursery.

• Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare (Essential)
• Previous experience working with babies under 2 years old
• A passion for the outdoors and outdoor learning, especially forest school activities
• Strong understanding of child development and the ability to provide purposeful learning experiences
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly with parents and colleagues
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection

At Handkerchief Day Nursery, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 24 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday
• 75% childcare discount for team members
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline
• Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth
• Company pension scheme
• Access to Perkaboo employee discounts
• Employee mentoring programme
• Dedicated health and wellbeing support
• Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts, and this position will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Handkerchief Nursery is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with respect and equality. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families, regardless of their background.