Nursery Manager

We are seeking to recruit an experienced, dedicated, enthusiastic and highly motivated Nursery Manager to work within Wee Gems Nursery, Broxburn, West Lothian.

You will be responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day operation of the nursery, ensuring that all children are provided with the highest quality early learning and childcare.

Candidates should have a passion for working in early years and have experience, knowledge and understanding of learning through play. Knowledge and understanding of current documentation, in particular Realising the Ambition, Curriculum for Excellence - Early Level, My World Outdoors, Care Inspectorate frameworks and the National Standard for Early Learning and Childcare providers, would be advantageous. You will be supported to inspire the learning of the children in our setting.

You will be required to lead self-evaluation in the nursery and develop and lead improvement and curricular planning. As part of the extended management of the Nursery you will also contribute to overall improvements. You will lead and manage staff and liaise with parents and multi-agency teams to plan for children's learning and development.

We are looking for individuals who enjoy working collegiately with colleagues, and who have a firm commitment to improving the outcomes for children.

Candidates are required to hold a BA in Childhood Practice, or other relevant childcare qualification equivalent to SCQF level 9, or be willing to work towards this qualification.

Skills / Qualifications:

- NHC/SVQ level 3
- BA childhood practice/or working towards
- Communication
- Leadership