Chapter One Childcare was established in 2004, offering care and education to children 0-5 years. We have 4 nurseries across Edinburgh & Midlothian and 2 in North Yorkshire. Including our fully outdoor nurseries. You will be joining Chapter One’s award-winning nursery and be part of a safe, stimulating and fun environment, all our nurseries have a strong ethos of outdoor play and the children take a lead on nursery developments. 

Kirk brae have fabulous outdoor grounds, including mud kitchens, mudslides, baby garden, 0-2 gardens, natures garden, Castles and more. 

We are looking for a Nursery Manager with a proven track record to lead our team, who is an inspirational and encouraging leader to help make a difference to the lives of children and staff teams. 

The successful candidate would join our established team, and enjoy the benefits of being part of a larger management team, with regular meetings and support. Chapter One supports all their staff in continual professional development and we are keen to develop your personal interest further. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Planning and implementing stimulating and exciting learning experiences. 

• Lead the overall day to day running of the nursery. 

• Ensure staff are fully aware of and use relevant evaluation documents. 

• Ensure all staff are fully aware of their responsibilities and carry out their role in line with all policies, procedures and legislative requirements. 

• Ensure the effective running of the nursery, attracting and retaining new parents and monitoring expenditure in line with budgets set. 

• Ensure a infection control guidance and risk assessments are implemented and adhered to. 

• Supporting all of our stakeholders and forming strong partnerships. 

The skills set & experience: 

• An unequaled dedication and passion for childcare 

• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills 

• Over 2 year’s current experience as a Nursery Manager or relevant position of responsibility. 

• Qualifications – you will need to have been qualified for at least 2 years with a recognised childcare qualification. 

• Applicants must be registered with the SSSC 

• Excellent I.T skills. 

• Knowledge of Edinburgh Council funding would be an advantage, but not essential. 

• Presently undertaking, Achieved or have put in place plans to study BA Childhood Practice or equivalent. 

• A clear vision of how to continue to take the nursery forward and retain very good grades. 

• A commitment and dedication to support the staff team and nursery as a whole. 

What we offer: 

• Life Cover 

• Enterprise Management Initiative (EMI Scheme) (Shares in Company upon sale) 

• Quarterly Profit share incentives 

• Wellbeing Advice Helplines such as counselling services. 

• Health Club Discounts 

• A management structure which offers support at all times. 

• 4 day working week. 

• Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement 

• Bonus Christmas Holidays. 

• Enhanced Sick Leave Benefits 

• Annual Wellbeing Days 

• Free uniform. 

• Enhanced Pension Contributions or Free Childcare provision within Chapter One Childcare 

• Paid Christmas night out 

• Seasonal treats 

• Professional and personal support helpline 

• Most importantly you will be valued as a person and not treated like a number in a large organisation. 

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If successful, offers will be conditional on satisfactory completion of safer recruitment procedures such as a PVG check, two written references etc. 

Job Type: Full-time 

Salary: £34,000 - £36,500 depending on experience and qualifications.