Nursery Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 19 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Hayes |
| Cwmni: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1429705549 |
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Nursery Manager – Leading Early Years Setting | £30,000–£40,000 per annum | 40 hours per week
Our client is looking for a warm, knowledgeable, and inspiring Nursery Manager to lead one of their well-established Nursery settings. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced early years professional to champion high-quality practice, drive positive outcomes, and create a nurturing, inclusive environment for children aged 0–5.
This role focuses entirely on the day-to-day running of the nursery — with no budgeting, purchase orders, or financial administration required. The successful applicant will concentrate solely on what matters most: leading their team, supporting families, and ensuring outstanding care and education.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 5 or above desirable).
- At least two years’ experience in a senior nursery role – Nursery Manager, Deputy Nursery Manager.
- Strong, up-to-date knowledge of EYFS 2025, safeguarding, SEND, and inclusive practice.
- Paediatric First Aid and DSL training (or willingness to update).
- Confident user of Famly or similar nursery management software.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- A genuine passion for early years education and helping children thrive.
Why Join the Service?
- Competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications.
- Opportunity to lead a respected, well-resourced nursery where children’s well-being is the heart of practice.
- Supportive senior leadership and dedicated Nursery Services Manager.
- Clear focus on quality, inclusion, and professional development.
- A warm, collaborative team culture with strong values and a child-centred approach.
- No financial administration responsibilities — allowing full focus on leadership, pedagogy, and quality of care.
- Access to ongoing training and opportunities for career progression.
Key Responsibilities
- Create a safe, nurturing, stimulating environment for children 0–5
- Deliver high-quality, play-based learning aligned with EYFS 2025
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Support children’s emotional well-being with trauma-informed practice
- Work with the SENCO to ensure inclusive SEND support
- Support EAL learners and promote cultural diversity
- Build strong partnerships with parents and professionals
- Oversee planning, observations, assessments, and Progress Check at 2
- Use Famly for learning journals, communication, and assessments
- Lead and support staff through supervision, training, and ratios
- Ensure compliance with Ofsted, H&S, COSHH, and statutory requirements
- Maintain accurate records and support parent engagement and events
Reference: WILL187864/JC
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