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Nursery Manager

Job details
Posting date: 29 July 2025
Salary: £33,000 to £38,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 28 August 2025
Location: RG30 1EA
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Educare Private Day Nursery
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: Edu02

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Summary

Overview
Are you an experienced childcare leader ready to take the lead? Join our beautifully refurbished nursery in Reading and shape a nurturing, high-quality early years setting from the ground up.

What We Offer
£33,000-38,000 salary (depending on experience)
Performance-related bonus
Career progression & leadership development
Paid training and CPD opportunities
Flexitime & generous holiday allowance
Pension scheme & Employee Wellbeing Programme
Childcare discount
Free on-site parking

About the Role
You’ll lead a passionate team and ensure excellence across care, education, and compliance. You'll manage inspections, curriculum delivery, staffing, and quality standards.

Your Responsibilities
Lead and inspire your team to deliver outstanding practice
Oversee EYFS curriculum planning and implementation
Prepare for and manage Ofsted inspections
Build strong relationships with families and staff
Ensure safeguarding, compliance, and operational efficiency

What We’re Looking For
Minimum Level 3 in Early Years (Level 4/5 preferred)
Experience managing or deputising in a ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ nursery
Proven ability to lead Ofsted inspections and uphold EYFS standards
DSL & Safer Recruitment training (or willingness to obtain)
Paediatric First Aid & Food Hygiene Level 2 certification
Confident with nursery software and systems

Schedule
Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts (no weekends)

Safeguarding
All offers subject to enhanced DBS check. Disclosures must be declared per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply now to join a supportive and ambitious team committed to exceptional early years education.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Pay: £33,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Bereavement leave
Casual dress
Discounted or free food
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Sick pay
Transport links
Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)
Expected start date: 01/09/2025

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