The Role
Job Purpose: To manage the daily operations of the nursery, ensuring a safe, caring, stimulating environment for children, meeting all regulatory requirements, and leading a team to deliver high standards of early years care and education. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Management Oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery. Lead, support, and motivate staff to maintain high standards of care and education. Conduct staff supervision, appraisals, training, and development. Manage staff rotas to ensure appropriate ratios are maintained. Childcare & Curriculum Ensure all children receive rich and stimulating learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework or local curriculum requirements. Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and learning. Ensure individual children’s needs are met and recorded through observations and planning. Build effective relationships with children to support their wellbeing and development. Health & Safety Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times. Maintain health, safety, and hygiene standards across the nursery. Carry out regular risk assessments and audits. Parent Partnership Develop strong relationships with parents and carers through daily communication, meetings, and parent events. Handle enquiries, admissions, and maintain up-to-date records of children. Administration Maintain accurate staff and child records. Manage budgets and nursery resources effectively. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and inspections.
Requirements
Requirements: Should be a Russian Speaker Diploma / Degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent. Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a senior nursery role. Strong leadership and organisational skills. Sound knowledge of child development and early years frameworks. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. First Aid and Child Protection certifications (preferred).
About the company
Excelsior is a bespoke HR and recruitment consultancy, specialising in the Security, Facilities Management, Education and Automotive sectors. Excelsior provides a high quality, reliable and affordable solution to companies in these sectors. Exciting opportunities and market insights will be regularly posted on this page. If you are a talented individual looking for a change, then our highly experienced Consultants are ready to match you with an exciting new career opportunity.