Nursery Manager - lv5 Apprenticeship pathway
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Company: OMRAJ CHILDCARE LTD
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Location: Sutton, SM3 8LR
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Competitive Salary
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000057285
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Application Deadline Date: 30/10/2026
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Start Date: 01/11/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 40 hours a week. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.
Brief Description
Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners?
WMC Training is seeking a dedicated/ambitious professional with proven practitioner experience who wishes to progress their career into management at our client in Cheam (SM3).
You'll become the business leader of tomorrow within this client.
Training to be Provided
Training towards your Lv5 Early Years Lead Practitioner qualification will be structured through a mixture of 1-2-1 coaching and online course materials.
You will be entitled to off-the-job training which will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard, learning as this employer invests in your future.
Future Prospects
The employer are keen investors in their staff. They are looking on this candidate to be the business leader of the future and establish a long-term career with them. They are keen for you to implement fresh ideas, establish a management style and eventually work towards the role of Nursery Manager.
Vacancy Detail
- Fully understanding the Policies and Procedures and following them when running the nursery
- Managing and overseeing the daily running of the nursery
- Forming professional and friendly partnerships with parents and the staff team, fostering strong relationships and addressing any concerns or feedback
- Completing staff supervision and ensuring communication with the staff team is kept to a high standard
- Leading staff meetings every month
- Staff delegation and deployment to ensure all rooms are working within the adult to child ratios
- Conducting peer observations and management spot checks
- Focusing on the quality of interaction and the high levels of practice
- Conducting clipboard tests on the staff team to improve knowledge
- Mentoring and training the staff team whilst encouraging and upskilling practice
- Organising parent events
- Monitoring all daily and weekly checks are completed to a high standard
- Conducting effective viewings of the nursery
- Assisting with the enquiries process, and following up with parents after their viewing
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements within the nursery setting
- Monitor children's progress and maintain accurate records of their developmen
- Collaborate with external agencies when necessary to support children’s needs
- Drive initiatives that enhance the nursery’s reputation within the community
Other Information
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.