Hemsley House Senior Nursery Manager

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Storal .Nursery: Hemsley House Nursery School, Maidstone, Kent, ME16. Hours: Full Time, Monday - Friday. Salary: From £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience) plus £1,000 Welcome Bonus. Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day and much more.Hemsley House spans two beautifully converted Victorian homes in Maidstone, with large garden areas and a focus on school readiness in a focused, nurturing setting. Our experienced team tailors each child’s experience to their pace, needs and interests to build independence, imagination and a love of learning.About The Role

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Senior Nursery Manager

you will be an intrinsic part of the nursery management team ensuring the setting has the right staff, culture, policies and resources to deliver the highest possible standards of childcare and early years education.You will manage a large team and all operational elements required to run a large high capacity nursery school. You will identify areas for improvement in learning, teaching techniques or creating more stimulating experiences and environments for children and educators. You will embrace inclusivity to meet the individual needs of all those in your care. You will encourage a love of learning through high quality teaching under the EYFS framework, ensuring children are safe and have rich, stimulating experiences. You will lead, motivate and inspire educators, manage staff ratios through rotas, attract new hires and provide learning and development opportunities for the team.About You

You are a

Level 3 or above qualified, experienced Nursery Manager

looking for the next step who thrives on leading by example and inspiring others. You love supporting and encouraging the natural curiosity and excitement of young children, while motivating your team. You have a natural, nurturing openness, a warm and positive outlook, and you care about learning and education standards for young children in the UK.Must Haves:A full and relevant Early Years Education qualification Level 3 or above or equivalentExperience in a managerial role including nursery administration or similarExtensive experience of managing a large, high occupancy nursery schoolA strong knowledge and understanding of the EYFS frameworkReflecting the Storal values around responsibility, openness and working together and experienced in providing staff training and supportDemonstrable leadership qualities (ideally within Early Years)Excellent communication skills with both children and adultsWhy Work For Us

£1,000 Welcome BonusBenefits That Support You At Every StageParental Leave: 52 weeks to both mums and dads, with 6 weeks at full pay. Return support with 100% childcare discount for the first 6 weeks and 50% until primary school starts.Wellness Day and Headspace: Annual wellness day and free access to the Headspace app for wellbeing tools.Compassionate Leave: 3 days of paid compassionate leave for bereavement or family emergencies.Holidays: Annual leave with increases after 2 and 5 years of service.Shoes and Trainer Discount: 25% off trainers and shoes at sportshoes.com each year.Champneys Spa Discount: 75% discount at Champneys wellness spas.Counselling and Therapy: Access to unlimited 24/7 counselling and six annual in-person therapy sessions via Vitality for you and immediate family.Sick Pay and Flu Vouchers: Sick pay top up to full pay for up to 7 days; one free flu shot per year through the Get Well This Winter campaign.We care about our people and the safety of children, families and our team. Storal is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; all staff and volunteers complete compliance checks prior to employment, including references and DBS checks.Curious to know more? We’d love to tell you more about what makes Hemsley House special.Note: This job description reflects the general level of responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all ..... full job details .....