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Head of Nursery - Play Out

Head of Nursery – in Ipswich

Ormiston Families Enterprises – Play Out Nursery, 333, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich IP3 9BU

Ormiston Families is one of the leading charities working with children, young people, and families in the East of England. We take early and preventative action to support families to be safe, healthy, and resilient.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Nursery Manager who will be responsible for leadership and overseeing the daily operations of the nursery.  The ideal candidate must be a highly motivated and experienced professional who can lead our team and our Early Years setting in delivering high-quality care and the passion for creating a safe and nurturing environment that promotes learning, development, and growth. The successful candidate will ideally have an appropriate Early Years qualification [L4] with previous experience of managing a Nursery setting and a proven track record of leading and managing a team of staff. Are you that person who shares this vision, if so, we would love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities of a Head of Nursery:

• to work within Play Out’s and Ormiston Families vision, mission, values, policies and procedures.
• to lead and support with the day-to-day management of the nursery setting at a strategic level
• ensuring Safeguarding of pupils is of the utmost importance and any concerns in relation to pupils, or staff, are documented in line with our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
• fostering a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment is crucial in achieving the best possible outcomes for our young children.
• ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements while driving innovation and excellence in every aspect of nursery life.
• excellent understanding of funding with different funders and budget reports
• your leadership skills, paired with your passion for early years education, will inspire and motivate our team to deliver exceptional results.
• will have a proven track record of success in a similar position, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• a strong understanding of the EYFS framework, SENDco, and related regulations is essential.
• ensure Ofsted statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage are adhered to, including staff ratios and monitoring absence.
• undertake Designated Safeguarding Lead training, responsible for Safeguarding and Child Protection within the setting, including policy, procedures, and practices.
• ensure Health & Safety legislation is adhered to, and all Health & Safety operational policies and procedures are in place and followed.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a meaningful contribution to the development of young minds.

Skills and Experience of a Head of Nursery

• Relevant professional or vocational qualification NVQ /NNEB/ CACHE/ City & Guilds/ BTEC Min Level 4 or equivalent
• Must be willing to undertake training to achieve Level 5
• Early Years Professional Status
• Management experience in nursery setting at an operational and strategic level
• Experiences of preparing budgets
• Good knowledge of Safeguarding theory, policy and practice

What We Offer:

• Fulfilling role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Salary from £38,000 per annum – negotiable with proven extensive experience
• Permanent and Full-Time (37.5 hours) (work schedule subject to negotiation and agreement).
• Company pension scheme
• Regular staff events
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• We have trained Mental Health First Aiders who form our Wellbeing Team, promoting mental and physical health. Ormiston Families has also signed the pledge to support our employees going through the menopause in the workplace
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

How to Apply:

If you are a passionate and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application, including your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications.

To apply, please click on the apply online button

Closing date for applications:  9am, Friday 17^th January 2025

Safeguarding and DBS requirements for your role:

Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.