Clare Grave
Cambridge
Summary
Motivated Nursery Manager with over 20 years of experience, recognised for assessing operational needs and developing solutions to save costs, improve revenues, and drive customer satisfaction. Resourceful and well-organised with excellent leadership and team-building record.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work history
Nursery Manager
N family club
Cambridge , Cambridgeshire
01.2022 - Current
- Launched a new 82 place nursery in September 2022 meeting occupancy targets for growth within the first year of opening, 84% occupancy Jan 2024.
- Settling new families and team, providing stimulating learning environments supporting care and educational needs.
- Having strong bonds with families, understanding their needs and providing excellent customer service.
- Overseeing all financial and operational tasks, working alongside regional director and other managers in the region, being a buddy to another new manager in the business.
- Managing nursery budget, staff costs and having a focus on reducing agency use due to challenges with recruitment.
- Worked with support office on marketing plans and organised open days and recruitment events.
Nursery Manager
Childbase Partnership Ltd
Cambridge
04.2013 - 12.2021
- Lead, mentored and supported team members to ensure they provided high-quality early learning opportunities and care that were at Outstanding standards.
- Nurtured positive relationships and genuine engagement in diverse community throughout our daily routines and teaching.
- Assisted with safer recruitment, selection and training of educators, assembling well-rounded, compassionate staff.
- Worked collaboratively with other managers in the region to meet targets and work as a team to continue the excellent reputation of the company.
- Being part of a positive relationship with Cambridge University.
Administrator
Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge
07.2009 - 04.2013
- Coordinated and maintained impressive office organisation to keep facilities efficient, organised and professional.
Nursery Manager
Anglia Ruskin University Nursery
Cambridge
09.1996 - 01.2008
- Maintained a safe, engaging environment for children, families and staff.
- Was part of the planning meetings when opening a new purpose built nursery on the University grounds.
- Worked closely with staff to support growth into more senior positions.
- Collaborated with University departments.
- Maintained budgets, staff costs, invoicing and day to day administrative tasks alongside the Business administrator.
- Successfully grew occupancy to meet financial targets.
Education
Pass All GCSE -
Netherhall
Cambridge 05.1994
NNEB
CRC
Cambridge 07.1996
Skills
- Line management
- Ofsted inspection preparation
- Parent partnerships
- EYFS curriculum knowledge
- New policy implementation
- Safeguarding Lead
- Staff management
- Operational management
- Strategic leadership
- Health and safety compliance
Timeline
Nursery Manager
N family club
01.2022 - Current
Nursery Manager
Childbase Partnership Ltd
04.2013 - 12.2021
Administrator
Anglia Ruskin University
07.2009 - 04.2013
Nursery Manager
Anglia Ruskin University Nursery
09.1996 - 01.2008
Pass All GCSE -
Netherhall
NNEB
CRC