Nursery Manager
| Posting date: | 17 November 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 December 2025 |
| Location: | Nottingham |
| Company: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1426942160 |
Summary
Nursery Manager – Salary: £36,000
Step into a role where every day feels purposeful. As our Nursery Manager, you’ll guide a thriving early years setting that champions curiosity, exploration, and natural learning. With age-specific rooms, engaging outdoor spaces, and a passionate team behind you, this is a chance to shape exceptional experiences for children aged three months to five years—and influence a nursery environment where children feel confident, supported, and excited to learn.
What We’re Looking For
- Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or above).
- Proven experience as a Nursery Manager, with a track record of achieving good and outstanding Ofsted ratings.
- Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements.
- Confident leadership skills with the ability to motivate and empower a team.
- Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
- A genuine passion for creating inspiring learning opportunities for young children.
Perks, Benefits & Reasons to Join
- Clear progression and development pathways.
- Competitive salary of £36,000.
- Discounted childcare to support your family.
- Enhanced parental leave.
- An additional day off to celebrate your birthday.
- A supportive wellbeing programme.
- Pension scheme.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily running of the nursery, ensuring a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment.
- Lead, mentor and support staff, embedding best practice across the team.
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, compliance and quality assurance.
- Build positive relationships with families, ensuring excellent communication and partnership.
- Manage budgets, resources and staffing in line with organisational expectations.
- Drive continuous improvement to secure outstanding outcomes for children.
Reference: WILL186106
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