Senior Nursery Manager at Nottingham College

• Access to Additional Annual Leave
• Access to NUS/TOTUM Discount
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Annual Travel Passes Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts
• Employee Assistance Helpline

JOB LOCATION

Adams Building
Stoney Street, Nottingham, NG1 1NG

Supporting documents

Location: Adams

Your future is here

A place to thrive

Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

Who we need

We are looking for a Senior Nursery Manager, someone able to inspire others, have a clear ambitious vision, who thinks creatively, has a problem-solving approach to challenges and a commitment to partnership working. In the Early Years it’s is about leading the way, leading learning and managing a team with innovation in ways that are both practical, yet creative. Key duties include:

• Having a vision for the nursery which is clear to the team, the parents our children and Ofsted, working closely with the Nottingham City Early Years Team.
• To be responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of Early Years quality systems. To plan and prepare materials for the team and train as appropriate.
• To support the Nursery Manager and work in unison to meet the challenges and changes the sector faces ongoing.
• Ensure the vision of the setting is evident and that performance is monitored.
• To monitor and manage allocated budget by ensuring accurate information is collated and shared with the Head of Faculty, ensuring reporting requirements are met for varying funding bodies.
• Be constant, consistent and care.

What you’ll bring

We want you to bring with you a commitment to Leadership in the Early Years which should emphasise listening and communicating, within an established team. You will have the opportunity to enhance a nursery which recognises the needs of the user groups it supports. In the ever-changing world of Early Years, you must have the skills to anticipate hazards and avoid them before they occur. Essential skills and experience you will bring:

• A sound knowledge and understanding of SEND, Safeguarding and Child Protection.
• Good IT skills and the ability to maintain existing nursery records and embrace new college systems as introduced.
• Good financial skills to ensure the effective operations of the settings.
• Have experienced managing and leading an Early Years Team (at least 3 years)
• Have a respectful and inclusive attitude to all colleagues, families and students we support in nursery and college

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Bev Stewart on 01159125502 EXT 3475 or email: beverley.stewart@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk

Interviews / Assessments are planned for: week commencing 26 February 2024

A place to belong

Join a diverse, vibrant community of over 1,300 staff and feel welcome from day one. Whether it’s enjoying a cuppa and a chat at our Wellness Cafes, collaborating with your colleagues or making the most of the facilities on our campuses, this is a place you can feel involved, connected and supported. With an attractive benefits package including 35 days annual leave, flexible working opportunities, access to a generous pension scheme and perks package, this is a place where you will feel valued and where you can grow and develop. It’s a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference.

Be a part of a dynamic and diverse team that thrives on innovation, creativity, and outstanding outcomes. Our aim is for our workforce to mirror the rich diversity of the individuals and communities we serve, creating an environment where a range of experiences, skills, and viewpoints are valued. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.