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Baby Unit Lead / Baby Centre Manager Epsom
We are looking for someone to run our baby centre at our stunning, award winning children’s day nursery and preschool in Epsom. We are located in the town centre and a short walk from the station.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the running the 16 place Baby Unit, which is separate from the main nursery. The role will be part of the overall management team for the nursery.
Looking for individuals who can promote high quality care in a stimulating, happy and rich learning environment.
We are a 90 place setting and invest heavily in our facilities, including smart boards, a separate purpose built baby unit and our very own soft play area. We commit to investing not only in our facilities but also in our hardworking staff, offering competitive salaries, funded training programs should you wish to undertake any further qualifications, annual pay reviews and a range of benefits and ensuring that everyone receives the training and support needed to thrive in your career.
Main responsibilities of the Baby Unit Lead / Baby Centre Manager Epsom:
- Provide a positive and happy learning environment that offers choice, independence and a range of experiences, whilst meeting all of the children’s needs.
- To support the nursery staff and to ensure that they comply at all times with all policies, procedures and standards, including health and safety, hygiene, inclusion and confidentiality.
- To lead the planning of safe, creative and appropriate opportunities according to children’s needs and interests to fulfil the requirements of the EYFS.
- To develop and maintain good relationships and communication with parents/carers.
- To help supervise and contribute to performance management of staff according to policies and procedure’s.
- Working creatively with children within the EY framework, in order to provide an enabling learning environment for all children.
- Ensuring all children have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
The ideal candidate will;
- Be passionate about childcare and helping children to achieve, play and be safe.
- Have previous experience of working with children under five, experience with the babies age group would be an advantage.
- Be qualified to Level 3+ or equivalent in childcare (highly desirable)
- Have a good working knowledge of the EYFS – Early Years Foundation Stages.
- Have experience of either leading a room within a nursery, or performing a management role within a nursery.
Benefits & Remuneration:
- Regular team events
- Funded in house and external training opportunities
- Annual pay reviews
- Company pension
- Referral scheme
The role is full time and salary is negotiable, reflecting experience and qualifications.
Full time (Monday to Friday), 42.5 hours per week
If you have any questions about ‘Baby Centre Manager Epsom’ you can contact us here. If you are interested in being considered for a position, please apply via this advert and someone will be in touch. We very much look forward to receiving your application and inviting you to the nursery soon 🙂
