Head of Nursery School at Owens & Xley Consults

Owens and Xley is a Small Business Advisory and Consulting Company in Lagos, Nigeria. Our services include of Small Business Startup and Set up, Business Plan preparation, Business Process Design and Business Strategy Formulation.

We know the role good planning plays in any business and its associated costs; and the initial capital challenges faced by a small business which is why we have developed solutions which ensure that small business owners have access to technical skills but at a fraction of the cost.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Nursery School

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The role of the Head of Nursery is to provide professional leadership and management of the nursery school, to effectively manage the day-to day running of the nursery and to deliver the highest standards of care and education.
• The ideal candidate will hold a full and relevant qualification in Early Years at Level 3 or above, must understand and ensure the requirements of the EYFS are met and must have experience working in a busy nursery setting in a management position.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development.
• Manage the day-to-day operations in order to ensure the health and safety of the children, their parents and carers, the team and any visitors to the nursery
• Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Promote and facilitate partnerships with parents/carers and other family members.
• Support the development of good practice with regards to special needs and inclusion.
• Support pre-school staff in delivering the Foundation Stage; ensure that provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the local EYDCP in relation to nursery education grant funding for three and four-year-olds.
• Establish, develop and maintain highly professional working relationships with relevant Local Authority Departments, regulatory bodies and other agencies.
• Create and maintain a culture of self-evaluation and reflective practice throughout the nursery.
• Be responsible for ensuring the nursery remains compliant in respect of suitably trained staff with relevant first aid qualifications.
• Be responsible for ensuring that all staff receive Health and Safety training.
• Manage staff costs with regard to budget projections.
• Maintain accurate records and accounts for the nursery system and produce management information as required.
• Understand and utilize management systems and information to maximize efficiency

Requirements

• B.Sc or M.Sc Degree educated / Early Years Foundation Degree
• Leadership Skills - demonstrable ability to lead a team to achieve objectives to the highest standard
• 4 to 7 years experience in similar role
• Excellent interpersonal skills, articulate with the ability to interact at the highest level with staff, pupils, current and prospective parents as well as other stakeholders
• Experienced at planning and reporting, preparing reports for senior team regarding target attainment and outstanding opportunities
• Organised and Efficient – a methodical and impeccable approach to office procedures, database management and record keeping
• Excellent ICT skills, used to working with Microsoft packages and knowledge of CRM systems
• Excellent working knowledge of EYFS and OFSTED Standards
• Proactivity - ability to use initiative, suggest improvements to processes, prioritise and be proactive in managing workload
• Excellent customer service skills and used to dealing with difficult situations.

Salary
N150,000 to N250,000 / Month.

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates ONLY should send an updated copy of their Resume to: recruitment@owensxley.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.