Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management:

✓ Lead by example in delivering and embedding the company ethos and culture.

✓ Provide motivating leadership, mentorship, and regular supervision to a team of dedicated practitioners, fostering a positive, collaborative, and supportive ‘family’ culture.

✓ Support all staff and engage in good teamwork, ensuring staff are fulfilling their roles and duties daily.

✓ Oversee, manage, and negotiate staff holidays, and manage staff cover to maintain ratios during opening hours.

✓ Plan and run efficient daily routines to ensure the smooth, safe running of the nursery day.

✓ Contribute to and attend supervisions and staff appraisals, promoting a culture of self-evaluation and reflective practice.

Strategic & Administrative:

✓ Report to the Senior Management Team (SMT), effectively managing the nursery to maintain a high-quality provision and making strategic plans for its future.

✓ Manage the administration of nursery sessions and Early Years funding claims.

✓ Work with the SMT, Admin Lead, and Marketing to promote the nursery, provide tours to prospective families, and contribute to the Nursery Newsletter.

✓ Liaise with the SMT regarding the ordering of all equipment and resources, and ensure regular audits are carried out.

✓ Attend, plan, and run team meetings, writing and distributing minutes.

✓ Plan and manage the Nursery’s Holiday Club with the support of the Deputy Manager.

EYFS, Curriculum & Quality:

✓ Collaborate with the SMT to draw up long-term, medium-term, and sessional curriculum plans that meet the requirements of the EYFS.

✓ Oversee high standards of care, planning, and delivery of the curriculum, ensuring it is dynamic, creative, and innovative.

✓ Take responsibility for the standards of teaching and learning, and the implementation of high-quality continuous provision both indoors and outdoors.

✓ Be responsible for implementing the system of observation, assessment, and record-keeping to effectively track children’s progress and achievements.

✓ Ensure the weekly planning of activities and events is shared on a rota basis by all staff.

Ofsted & Compliance:

✓ Ensure the setting operates in full compliance with the EYFS Framework, Ofsted requirements, and all company policies and procedures.

✓ Maintain an action plan to achieve and maintain a minimum 'Good' Ofsted rating.

✓ Ensure all records are properly maintained and updated (e.g., daily registers, accident/incident records, fire drills).

✓ Liaise with the local authority, Ofsted, and other professionals as necessary, and promptly implement any recommendations from regulatory inspections.

Safeguarding and SEND:

✓Fulfill the role of a trained Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), reporting to the Company DSL.

✓ Ensure the welfare and safety of children is always paramount, and that any child protection concerns are acted upon appropriately and immediately.

✓ Oversee the role and responsibilities of the Nursery SENCo.

✓ Ensure the safe recruitment of staff in line with the safer recruitment policy.

✓ Liaise with external agencies and parents/carers to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Partnership with Parents:

✓ Build and maintain strong, communicative, and trusting relationships with parents and carers.

✓ Liaise with parents about their children’s needs, interests, and progress through regular reports, meetings, and communications, including organising parent events.

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Qualities:

✓ Passionate about the ethos of Busy Bodies Childcare Ltd.

✓ Presentable, professional, and a strong role model.

✓ Shows initiative, is self-motivated, and has a positive 'can do' attitude.

✓Ability to lead, motivate, and inspire a team.

✓ Excellent ability to engage and support parents and families.

✓ Manages and organises time effectively, with the ability to work under pressure.

✓ Reliable, prepared to work flexibly, and maintains confidentiality at all times.

✓ Ability to use an online journaling system and work both in a team and independently.

Essential Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications:

✓ Minimum of a full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification.

✓ Proven experience in a supervisory or managerial role within an early years setting.

✓ Deep knowledge and understanding of the EYFS, Ofsted expectations, and Child Development Stages.

✓ Experience of the observation, assessment, and planning cycle.

✓ Experience of working in partnership with parents and as a Key Person.

✓ Experience of working with children with SEND and implementing Safeguarding Policy and Procedure.

✓ Experience of working with external agencies.

Desirable:

✓ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services (or working towards).

✓ Experience with budget management, business administration, and using IT systems to support working practices.

✓ Diplomatic, confident, and enjoys responsibility.

✓ Current Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willingness to train).

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Statement:

Busy Bodies Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. 

All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, including one from the most recent employer. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Contract: Full-Time/Part-Time, Permanent

We are seeking a passionate and qualified Level 3 Practitioner to join our nurturing nursery family. You will be a key person, responsible for planning and delivering engaging activities that follow children's interests, while providing a safe, stimulating, and caring environment.

Key Responsibilities:

✓ Child-Centred Care & Education: Act as a Key Person to a group of children, building strong attachments and supporting their individual learning and development needs through the EYFS framework.

✓ Magical Learning Environments: Plan and provide a range of rich, stimulating, and child-initiated activities that promote curiosity, awe, and wonder.

✓ Observation & Assessment: Conduct regular observations and assessments of children's development, using these to inform future planning and provide meaningful feedback to parents.

✓ Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively as part of our friendly team, contributing ideas and supporting your colleagues to provide the highest quality care.

✓ Partnership with Parents: Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with parents and carers, ensuring open communication about their child's day and development.

✓ Safety & Welfare: Ensure the welfare and safety of all children is always paramount, adhering to all safeguarding and health and safety policies.

Person Specification:

✓ Essential: Full and Relevant Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification (e.g., NVQ, CACHE Diploma).

✓ Essential: A solid understanding and practical experience of the EYFS Framework.

✓ Essential: A genuine passion for working with young children and a commitment to a child-led, play-based approach.

✓ Essential: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

✓ Essential: A nurturing, patient, and positive attitude.

✓ Desirable: Previous experience in a Key Person role.

✓ Desirable: Current Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene certifications.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Statement:

Busy Bodies Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. 

All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, including one from the most recent employer. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.