Nursery Manager

Position: Full-Time - 40 hours per week

Hourly Rate: £14.45 per hour

Welcome Bonus: £750 to kickstart your journey with us!*

Welcome to Footsteps Nursery Stafford , where we create a nurturing, nature-inspired environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Our spacious garden, engaging forest school sessions, and hands-on activities spark curiosity and support every stage of development. We believe in valuing our staff, offering free lunches, a supportive atmosphere, and ample opportunities for growth within our dedicated team.

As a Room Leader , you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the care and development of our pre-school age group. Collaborating with a team of skilled practitioners, you will create a nurturing and safe environment that fosters the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth of our children.

• Support a key person approach, fostering secure attachments and monitoring children’s progress through high-quality records (EyLog/EyMan).
• Guide and support colleagues’ development while maintaining a positive, collaborative team environment.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, encouraging engagement and sharing children’s development.
• Lead by example with professionalism, consistency, and respect across the nursery.
• Ensure EYFS compliance, safeguarding, and high standards of health, safety, and welfare.
• Promote outdoor learning and apply a strong understanding of child development in practice.

Essential Qualifications & Skills:

• Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare (Essential).
• Previous experience working with pre-school children.
• A passion for the outdoors and outdoor learning, with enthusiasm for forest school activities.
• Strong understanding of child development and the ability to provide purposeful learning experiences.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in working with parents and colleagues.
• Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

At Family First , we truly value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Annual Leave: 24 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday.
• Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline.
• Learning and Development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Pension: Company pension scheme.