Regional Nursery Support Manager x 2
Location: South East and South West England, with national travel
Salary: £31,200 - £46,800 (DoE) + Fuel card and travel allowance, 50% childcare discount, Performance-related bonuses, Pension
About you
You are an experienced Nursery /Senior Nursery Manager or similar and you're looking for something slightly different with more variety and autonomy.
In our Regional Nursery Support Manager roles you will get the opportunity to make a real impact. You get the variety that comes with travelling to different nursery settings and the satisfaction from helping our nurseries achieve outstanding OFSTED grading.
If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, submit your application and start your Storal journey today.
About Storal
We are an award winning nursery group specialising in early years education and childcare. We create nurturing, engaging environments that support every child's growth and learning. We prioritise individualised care, team development, and a supportive work culture. Join us and become part of a team that values continuous learning and professional growth. In return we'll give you access to loads of retail discounts to help with your daily costs, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays to help you recharge, a performance related bonus to help you feel valued and recognised, dedicated learning and development support to help you progress and, much much, more.
What you will be doing:
As a Nursery Support Manager you will be supporting our Nursery Managers and teams, and stepping in when your subject matter expertise is needed. Your mission is to ensure each setting upholds the highest standards of childcare and education, embodies Storal's values, and achieves strong financial performance.
Key responsibilities:
Risk Management: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to comply with Health and Safety legislation.
Childcare Standards: Uphold and elevate the standards of childcare and education across all settings.
Operational Compliance: Ensure full adherence to Storal's policies and procedures.
Staff Supervision & Development: Lead regular staff supervisions and implement growth and development plans.
Marketing & Occupancy: Actively promote the nursery locally to maintain high occupancy rates.
Talent Management: Recruit and nurture staff who align with Storal’s values and culture.
Leadership: Exhibit strong leadership and embody the values of Storal in all interactions.
Financial Oversight: Drive improvements in financial performance year over year.
Safeguarding: Serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, overseeing child protection policies and procedures.
Parent Engagement: Develop robust strategies for parent engagement and community involvement.
The Qualifications, Skills & Competencies you'll need to be successful:
Essential:
- Full driving license and access to a vehicle.
- Willingness to travel and stay away from home as needed.
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Early Years Education and Care (Level 6 preferred).
- Proven experience in a Nursery Manager role.
- In-depth knowledge of special educational needs and equality of opportunity.
- Certification in Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in nursery administration tasks (invoices, payroll, timesheets).
- Competent in using PCs, including word processing, spreadsheets, and email.
- Experience in staff training and development.
- Achieving OFSTED Outstanding Grade
- Commercial acumen
Desirable:
- Degree or equivalent in a subject related to Childcare
- Coaching and mentoring experience
Benefits:
- Fuel card and travel stipend (car allowance).
- Coverage of hotel expenses.
- Annual wellness day off.
- Company sick pay.
- 50% childcare discount.
- Access to discounts through Perkbox.
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Performance-related bonuses.
- Dedicated learning and development support.
- Access to confidential counselling sessions through the Employee Assistance Programme.
Join us at Storal and make a difference in the early years sector. Apply today to become our next Nursery Support Manager and take the lead in shaping the future of childcare and education!
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- Department
- Nursery Management
- Role
- Senior Nursery Manager
- Locations
- Farley Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School
Regional Nursery Support Manager x 2
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