Nursery Manager
New Hall School, Boreham, Essex
Nursery Manager
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New Hall School, Boreham, Essex
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 5 days ago, 19 Apr | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Location ref: Boreham, Essex
Full Job Description
The Staff Support Manager is a key element of the School's employee wellbeing strategy, acting as the dedicated "active listening" provision for all staff. The role provides a confidential, impartial, and supportive space for colleagues to discuss any aspect of their working life that may impact their wellbeing. This role is designed to ensure staff feel heard, valued, and supported, contributing to a positive, healthy, and sustainable working environment. It is a role that has been newly created to reflect New Hall's ongoing commitment to investing in our staff. The Staff Support Manager can be undertaken on a full-time basis, or a part-time basis by up to two people.,
- to provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space for staff to talk openly
- to use active listening techniques to support staff in exploring concerns related to work and wellbeing
- to offer empathetic support without acting as a decision-maker or line manager
- to offer first line employee relations advice on how to deal with situational examples
- to help staff reflect on challenges and identify potential coping strategies through coaching strategies
- to direct staff to appropriate internal or external support services where needed
- to maintain awareness of available wellbeing resources and support pathways
- to always uphold strict confidentiality, within safeguarding and legal boundaries
- to build trust across the staff body through professionalism, discretion, and consistency
- to communicate clearly the limits of confidentiality when necessary
- to identify emerging themes or trends (anonymised) to inform leadership decision-making
- to support the development of a proactive, preventative approach to staff wellbeing
- to offer flexible appointment times to accommodate part-time and shift-based staff
- to promote the service regularly to ensure awareness and engagement, e.g. through staff INSET
to have strong active listening and interpersonal skills - to have high emotional intelligence and empathy
- to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
- to be trustworthy, approachable, and non-judgemental
- to be skilled in signposting and supporting without directing
- to have an awareness of staff wellbeing challenges within educational settings Desirable
- to be a practising Catholic
- to have experience of employee relations / generalist HR
- to have previous coaching experience, All adults employed by the New Hall School have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.
Excellent benefits & CPD - Lunch without charge in term time
- Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club New Hall School offers an exceptional working environment. The main campus occupies the stunning Grade I listed former Tudor palace of Beaulieu. The School's conference and events venue is at the Grade I listed Boreham House, one mile away. New Hall is a warm, welcoming, and supportive community, with a staff of around 300. Beaulieu Park railway station is at the entrance to New Hall's Avenue: 30 minutes to Stratford and 38 minutes to London Liverpool Street. The Elizabeth Line at Shenfield (13 minutes by train) terminates at Heathrow airport. There are nearby airports: London Stansted, London Southend and London City.