Kerridale Nursery is a private day nursery set in the Rumuogba area of Port Harcourt. We care for babies and children between the ages of 3months and 5 years old. Kerridale Nursery is currently recruiting for a Nursery School Manager.
Job Title: Nursery School Manager
Position Type: Full-time
Job Purpose:
We are a new start-up nursery school in Port Harcourt City of Rivers State – Nigeria. It is important the right nursery manager is recruited especially at the crucial stage of the school. This is a trilling opportunity for an experienced motivated self starter to be part of our history.
Skills/Qualifications:
• The Nursery Manager must have a Bachelor of Education Degree, plus a minimum of 2 years nursery management experience.
• Must be a Computer Literate, able to use Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in nursery startup is also desirable.
• Being a startup, interested candidates must be prepared in different capacity that may be needed in setting up and running a nursery.
The Nursery manager will also need to exhibit the following skills:
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Listening & conflict resolution skills
• Expertise with the British National Curriculum
• Expertise in implementing and developing the curriculum using EYFS
• Understanding of business finance
• Exceptional communicator
• Good organizational/class room management skills
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and awareness when communicating with parents and staff.
Duties:
The Manager's Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Implementation of the EYFS curriculum & evaluating the curriculum to meet the childrens' individual needs
• Staff recruitment and retention
• Building strong parent relationships
• Marketing and setting enrolment targets
• Health and Safety management
• Maintenance and appearance of the setting
• Fostering strong team ethic within the staff
• Objectivity & confidentiality
• To attend staff meetings as appropriate.
• To induct & train other staff
• To be responsible for your own continued personal development which includes undertaking training as appropriate?
Method of Application:
Interested candidates should submit a completed CV and covering letter to:
Careers@kerridalenursery.com