Nursery Manager
REF 1644621
12.10.2024 | Dubai | full time
- General
- Location: Dubai
- Occupancy: full time
- Description
- We have a very exciting opportunity for a full time, qualified Nursery Manager to join our Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool ready for its grand opening in March 2024!
The nursery will be a stunning 108 place setting in a beautiful purpose built setting which will feature spacious rooms and garden areas, perfect for plenty of outdoor teaching and learning!
We have several other Bright Horizons settings in close proximity, meaning you will be able to join us before the nursery opens if you would like to, and work in another setting until the opening later in the year
What you’ll be doing
Lead our nursery teams to deliver outstanding care to all the children in your setting
Through your inspirational leadership drive employee engagement, retention, and performance in the nursery
Work in partnership with Recruitment and HR to ensure your nursery is fully recruited, encouraging a diverse workforce
Role model and mentor your nursery team to ensure the highest quality early childhood practice and experience for all children, including children with special education needs and/or disabilities
Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead at the nursery, holding overall responsibility for the day to day running of the nursery and management of safeguarding and child protection policies
Work in partnership with HR to identify succession plans for the nursery team and nurture, create and continuously develop a pipeline of high performing colleagues, building the strongest talent pool in the sector
Work with the Regional Director, Finance and Marketing teams to identify and implement commercial plans and strategies to deliver FTE growth within the nursery
Commercial delivery of the nursery performance, optimising revenue generation and cost efficiency in line with staff ratio requirements, to deliver and exceed the annual budgeted EBITDA
Engage with the Local Authority to understand the local offer, to support practice in all areas of the nursery
- Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in agricultural studies, horticulture, or a similar field.
3+ Years’ experience working as a nursery manager.
Excellent communication and managerial skills.
Professional and friendly demeanor.
Detailed knowledge of plant production, soil, fertilizers, and growing techniques.
Experience with hiring and training staff.
Ability to create work rosters and delegate duties.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for customer service.
Responsible and punctual.
Familiarity with POS and stock ordering software systems.
- Provisions
- Salary: to be discussed
- Employment visa provided
- Publisher
- direct employer
- up to 50 employees