Nursery Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 30 Gorffennaf 2025 |
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| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 29 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | wd258ap |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Bright Beginnings Herts |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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About the Nursery
We are a brand-new children's nursery setting up to provide outstanding early years education and care in a nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment. Our vision is to support children's development holistically while giving parents confidence and peace of mind.
As we launch our services, we are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and passionate Nursery Manager to lead the nursery through setup, registration, and daily operations, shaping the foundations of a truly exceptional early years environment.
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Job Purpose
To lead, manage, and grow the nursery from inception, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, education, and compliance. The Nursery Manager will play a pivotal role in setting up operational procedures, recruiting and training staff, and building a strong, inclusive culture aligned with the nursery’s vision and values.
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Key Responsibilities
Setup & Registration
• Lead the nursery through OFSTED registration and ensure full compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Assist in designing the nursery layout and selecting appropriate resources and equipment.
• Develop all necessary policies and procedures in line with EYFS and statutory guidance.
Leadership & Management
• Recruit, train, and lead a high-performing team of early years professionals.
• Provide strong leadership to staff, fostering a positive team culture.
• Carry out staff appraisals, supervision, mentoring, and development planning.
Operations
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and enriching environment.
• Manage staff rotas, attendance, and holiday cover.
• Handle occupancy levels, enrolment, and waiting lists.
• Implement safeguarding policies and promote child protection at all times.
Curriculum & Care
• Ensure high standards of teaching and learning in line with the EYFS framework.
• Monitor children’s development and support the creation of tailored learning plans.
• Foster strong partnerships with parents and carers through regular communication and updates.
Compliance & Quality
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety, data protection, equality, and inclusion standards.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits of the environment.
• Prepare the setting for OFSTED inspections and work toward achieving an “Outstanding” rating.
Business Development
• Collaborate with the nursery owner to drive enrolment, marketing, and local engagement.
• Monitor budgets, fees, and expenditures in line with financial targets.
• Maintain records and reporting systems as required for internal and external stakeholders.
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Person Specification
Essential
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education (e.g. NVQ, CACHE, or equivalent).
• Experience of nursery management or deputy management experience.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and current safeguarding legislation.
• Proven experience of working with OFSTED requirements and inspection processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Confidence in managing budgets, enrolment, and staffing.
Desirable
• Level 5 or higher in Early Years or Leadership (e.g. Foundation Degree, Early Years Teacher Status).
• Experience in a start-up or new setting.
• First Aid and Safeguarding certifications.
• Familiarity with nursery software (e.g. Famly, Tapestry, or similar).
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Benefits
• Opportunity to shape and lead a brand-new setting.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Competitive salary and bonus incentives.
• Supportive ownership structure with room for growth.
• Discount on childcare fees
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
We are a brand-new children's nursery setting up to provide outstanding early years education and care in a nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment. Our vision is to support children's development holistically while giving parents confidence and peace of mind.
As we launch our services, we are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and passionate Nursery Manager to lead the nursery through setup, registration, and daily operations, shaping the foundations of a truly exceptional early years environment.
________________________________________
Job Purpose
To lead, manage, and grow the nursery from inception, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, education, and compliance. The Nursery Manager will play a pivotal role in setting up operational procedures, recruiting and training staff, and building a strong, inclusive culture aligned with the nursery’s vision and values.
________________________________________
Key Responsibilities
Setup & Registration
• Lead the nursery through OFSTED registration and ensure full compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Assist in designing the nursery layout and selecting appropriate resources and equipment.
• Develop all necessary policies and procedures in line with EYFS and statutory guidance.
Leadership & Management
• Recruit, train, and lead a high-performing team of early years professionals.
• Provide strong leadership to staff, fostering a positive team culture.
• Carry out staff appraisals, supervision, mentoring, and development planning.
Operations
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and enriching environment.
• Manage staff rotas, attendance, and holiday cover.
• Handle occupancy levels, enrolment, and waiting lists.
• Implement safeguarding policies and promote child protection at all times.
Curriculum & Care
• Ensure high standards of teaching and learning in line with the EYFS framework.
• Monitor children’s development and support the creation of tailored learning plans.
• Foster strong partnerships with parents and carers through regular communication and updates.
Compliance & Quality
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety, data protection, equality, and inclusion standards.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits of the environment.
• Prepare the setting for OFSTED inspections and work toward achieving an “Outstanding” rating.
Business Development
• Collaborate with the nursery owner to drive enrolment, marketing, and local engagement.
• Monitor budgets, fees, and expenditures in line with financial targets.
• Maintain records and reporting systems as required for internal and external stakeholders.
________________________________________
Person Specification
Essential
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education (e.g. NVQ, CACHE, or equivalent).
• Experience of nursery management or deputy management experience.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and current safeguarding legislation.
• Proven experience of working with OFSTED requirements and inspection processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Confidence in managing budgets, enrolment, and staffing.
Desirable
• Level 5 or higher in Early Years or Leadership (e.g. Foundation Degree, Early Years Teacher Status).
• Experience in a start-up or new setting.
• First Aid and Safeguarding certifications.
• Familiarity with nursery software (e.g. Famly, Tapestry, or similar).
________________________________________
Benefits
• Opportunity to shape and lead a brand-new setting.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Competitive salary and bonus incentives.
• Supportive ownership structure with room for growth.
• Discount on childcare fees
• Refer a friend bonus scheme