Park Hill Preparatory School and Nursery-Nursery Manager

 

Inspired Learning Group (ILG) a growing group of independent preparatory schools and nurseries are looking to recruit an experienced Nursery Manager at Park Hill Preparatory School and Nursery, based in Kingston, Surrey.

The School

Park Hill Preparatory School and Nursery is a co-educational independent school for children aged 2-11 years, providing a broad, rich and balanced education. We offer additional opportunities to inspire, challenge and motivate learning through a wide range of academic subjects, extending well beyond the National Curriculum with the embedded use of technology. The combination of this special education means children leave the school equipped for the future as confident individuals with a passion for learning and a host of treasured memories.

School Vision:

At Park Hill Preparatory School, we are committed to giving all children the opportunity to develop their own individual talents within a supportive environment that promotes excellence in learning and exceptional behaviour from all its pupils.

We embrace a broad and challenging curriculum that incorporates new educational ideas and technology whilst still focusing on building solid academic success in literacy and numeracy.

The school achieved the notable status as an Apple Distinguished School in 2019 and is one of the most innovative schools in the world with its use of Apple technology. Apple Mac and iPad devices are used exclusively throughout the school by staff and pupils alike.

Workshops, trips, specially organised days and visits to other independent and local schools ensure that every school day is varied and stimulating.

We encourage all pupils to achieve beyond their expectations by building confidence and promoting effort and pride in everything they do. Our children are happy, rounded and articulate individuals who are ready to meet the challenges of secondary education.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity working 40 hours per week in a lovely setting.

What the role involves:

CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children
• Ensure that children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development
• Ensure practice and provisions in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Ensure that children are kept safe and that staff understand, and when necessary, follow Safeguarding Procedures. Assumes the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Promote and facilitate partnerships with parents/carers and other family members
• Support the development of good practice with regards to special needs and inclusion
• Support pre-school staff in delivering the Foundation Stage; ensure that provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the local authority in relation to nursery grant funding for three and four-year olds
• Establish, develop and maintain a highly professional working relationship with relevant local authority department, regulatory bodies and other agencies
• Support a culture of self-evaluation and reflective practice through out the nursery.

OPERATIONAL

• Support facilitation of inspections by regulatory bodies and implement any recommendations
• Support the deliverance of occupancy targets
• Ensure accurate reporting in respect of occupancy, quality and standards

STAFF

• Recruit, induct, support, train and appraise all staff to ensure delivery of high quality childcare practice
•  Develop a well-qualified and experienced team able to meet and exceed all relevant standards
•  Identify training needs; develop training plans and evaluate training undertaken by staff
• Develop open and positive working relationships with staff

FINANCE

• Manage staff costs with regard to budget projections
•  Maintain accurate records and accounts for the nursery and produce management information as required
•  Control costs in line with agreed budgets
•  Understand and utilise management systems and information to maximise commercial benefits

MARKETING

• Proactively represent the Company and advance its interests in the local community
• Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers
• Be responsible  of ensuring that all complaints and concerns are actively resolved in a timely manner and these are reported to the Head of Nurseries

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Manage the day-to-day operation in order to ensure the health and safety of the children, their parents and carers, the team and visitors to the nursery
• Be fully aware of emergency and security procedures
• Ensuring the nursery remains compliant in respect of suitably trained staff with relevant first aid qualifications
• Adhere to the health and safety policy and procedure

GENERAL

• Support for all the administrative duties associated with the nursery, such as maintaining children’s records, ordering equipment, maintaining inventories and keeping personnel records
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures
• Undertake an enhanced DBS check with access to the children’s barred list
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by management

 

We’re looking for:

• Have a minimum 5 years post qualification experience within a childcare setting
• 3-5 years Nursery management experience

• Good GCSE results (A-C in English and Maths preferred)
• Great passion for child development and a good working knowledge of the EYFS 0-5 years
• An organised, supportive personality.
• Experience of working in a Management role, mentoring and leading staff and leading by example
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and Ofsted statutory guidance
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding
• Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities
• Ability to deliver a high standard of childcare
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work productively with pupils, colleagues, parents and outside agencies
• Excellent planning, organising and time management skills
• A fantastic understanding for how a Nursery works.
• Excellent communication skills and able to work effectively in a team
• A sense of humour, common sense and a “can do” attitude
• Strong attention to detail

What we offer:

• A fun, supportive and creative team to work with.
• Competitive salary
• Further on the job training
• Day to day support from a strong management team
• Career progression for those who show the right potential as our business grows.

Park Hill Preparatory School and Nursery, part of Inspired Learning Group, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

If you love working with children and you want to further your experience with the possibility of promotion and working your way up in a company, please apply now!