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Moon Rogers
Basingstoke,Hampshire
Summary
Leader of a 150-place early years setting with extensive experience managing a team of over 40 staff in a dynamic environment. Proven adaptability and solution-focused approach under pressure, ensuring effective support for colleagues. Oversight of financial management, including budgets and controllables, while maintaining strict adherence to health and safety regulations. Strong commercial acumen and innovative thinking drive exceptional results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Years Manager
Bright Horizons
Basingstoke, Hampshire
01.2019 - Current
- Led the nursery to an outstanding Ofsted result
- Achieved KPIs across the board in 2025 leading to profits and a favourable EBITDA
- I am currently running a high FTE 150 place nursery with 40 staff. Within this role i lead the way at embedding policies and procedures and maintain a high-quality standard daily. I have maintained morale and brought my team on the journey with me with a shared vision; I embrace change and have a clear vision creating clear measurable targets and goals. Within my role I have regular communication with outside agencies, clients and parent partnerships both from a marketing perspective and quality driven.
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery and maintain to a high standard
- Upskilling and developing team and apprentices, supporting them through their qualifications.
- Partnership with clients and parents, delivering a high-quality service.
- Collaborated with various agencies to enhance service delivery.
- Ensuring the health and safety of all, always adhering to regulations and requirements.
- Creating an inclusive environment for all to grow and develop.
- Conducted recruitment and screening processes for potential candidates.
- Monitored staff performance and implemented improvement plans to enhance individual contributions.
- Developed and delivered training programmes, enhancing team skills and fostering professional growth.
- Conducted performance reviews, identifying areas for development and rewarding high achievers.
- Drove company growth with proactive mindset and results-oriented plans for business operations.
Nursery Manager
Bright Horizons
Forest Park Bracknell, Berkshire
09.2016 - 01.2019
- I was promoted to nursery manager where i ran a 48-place nursery and a full staff team. During this time i was responsible for visitors, clients and the day-to-day running of the nursery. I effectively reached all KPI targets which resulted in a profitable and high-quality setting. Drove the growth of the setting.
- Drove growth initiatives that enhanced nursery profitability.
- Maintained children's wellbeing and health and safety standards consistently.
- Conducted training sessions to enhance team skills for maintaining high-quality nursery standards.
- Implemented company policies and procedures to ensure efficient operations.
Deputy Manager
Bright Horizons
Forest Park Bracknell, Berkshire
06.2015 - 09.2016
- Assisted manager in daily nursery operations and led setting in her absence, supporting management of accounts payable, orders, deliveries, and invoicing while ensuring high-quality practice.
- Managed daily operations by delegating tasks to team members, contributing to enhanced productivity.
- Oversaw staff training and development, implementing targeted strategies to improve skills and performance.
Room Leader
Bright Horizons
Church Crookham, Hampshire
10.2013 - 06.2015
- Led daily operations of room, ensuring high-quality practice and staff collaboration. Developed leadership skills through hands-on experience managing team activities. through additional responsibilities, preparing for deputy manager role. Facilitated tours for prospective parents, highlighting the nursery's offerings and environment. for prospective parents and managed nursery opening and closing in absence of management team.
Early Years Educator
Robsack School
Hastings, East Sussex
09.2011 - 10.2013
- Assisted nursery team in fostering strong connections and supportive practices with all children. We provided a diverse and inclusive environment and ensured all children felt valued. Challenged children to become curious learners by effectively incorporating curriculum throughout activities. Maintained safe and secure environment, promoting children's well-being and confidence.
Waitress
Unwind
Hastings, East Sussex
09.2009 - 07.2011
- Provided customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues effectively. to maintain consistently high service quality. Managed stock takes and deliveries, ensuring accuracy of inventory records. Welcomed customers with a friendly smile and engaged them in conversation., served orders, and supported a friendly welcome atmosphere.
- Kept dining area tidy, clearing tables and resetting them for new guests in a timely manner.
- Delivered meals and beverages promptly, ensuring orders were correct and met customer satisfaction.
- Delivered friendly and fast service to process high-volume food and drink orders at peak times.
Education
GCSEs - Maths and English
Filsham Valley school
Hastings06-2018
Level 3 Diploma - Children and Education
Bexhill College
East Sussex07-2011
Skills
- Team leadership
- Microsoft Office
- Budget management
- Time management
- Health and safety compliance
- Child development knowledge
- Problem-solving abilities
- Customer service
- Mentoring and coaching
- General office administration
Interests
References
References are available upon request.
Timeline
Early Years Manager
Bright Horizons
01.2019 - Current
Nursery Manager
Bright Horizons
09.2016 - 01.2019
Deputy Manager
Bright Horizons
06.2015 - 09.2016
Room Leader
Bright Horizons
10.2013 - 06.2015
Early Years Educator
Robsack School
09.2011 - 10.2013
Waitress
Unwind
09.2009 - 07.2011
GCSEs - Maths and English
Filsham Valley school
Level 3 Diploma - Children and Education
Bexhill College