Nursery Manager
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £37,000 to £42,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 March 2026 |
| Location: | SN10 5AB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wiltshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6619 |
Summary
A bit about us:
We are a friendly, homely nursery setting with a love for the outdoors, in large grounds in the centre of Devizes. We cater for children 0-school age across 4 indoor play spaces and huge outside spaces, including an allotment, wooded area and dedicated, safe enclosed play spaces for our youngest children. We believe in the power of play, the magic of imagination, and the importance of early years education.
All about the role:
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and ambitious Nursery Manager at Heathcote House Nursery in the beautiful market town of Devizes. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering high-quality Early Years provision and experienced in managing a setting with 90-100+ children attending. You will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operation of the nursery with the support of Wishford Education, and be ready to take an already successful nursery to new heights. The nursery was inspected by Ofsted in June 2025 and rated Good in all areas: find link here.
In particular, the inspector praised the positive interactions between staff and children.
Salary: £37,000.00 - £42,000.00 pa based on qualifications and experience.
£1,000.00 joining bonus!*
Benefits:
5% employer pension
EV scheme through Octopus
Cycle to work scheme and shopping discounts
50% fee discount for the sessions your child attends on the days you work in the nursery
Access to the group's counselling scheme
3 x days of paid CPD / training per year
25 days holiday per year, paid bank holidays off plus discretionary extra Christmas closure leave
Access to fully funded apprenticeships
Accident at work insurance cover
Staff uniform provided
Why Join Us?
A supportive, family-like team culture.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
A beautiful, homely setting where children and staff feel valued.
We are a friendly, homely nursery setting with a love for the outdoors, in large grounds in the centre of Devizes. We cater for children 0-school age across 4 indoor play spaces and huge outside spaces, including an allotment, wooded area and dedicated, safe enclosed play spaces for our youngest children. We believe in the power of play, the magic of imagination, and the importance of early years education.
All about the role:
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and ambitious Nursery Manager at Heathcote House Nursery in the beautiful market town of Devizes. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering high-quality Early Years provision and experienced in managing a setting with 90-100+ children attending. You will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operation of the nursery with the support of Wishford Education, and be ready to take an already successful nursery to new heights. The nursery was inspected by Ofsted in June 2025 and rated Good in all areas: find link here.
In particular, the inspector praised the positive interactions between staff and children.
Salary: £37,000.00 - £42,000.00 pa based on qualifications and experience.
£1,000.00 joining bonus!*
Benefits:
5% employer pension
EV scheme through Octopus
Cycle to work scheme and shopping discounts
50% fee discount for the sessions your child attends on the days you work in the nursery
Access to the group's counselling scheme
3 x days of paid CPD / training per year
25 days holiday per year, paid bank holidays off plus discretionary extra Christmas closure leave
Access to fully funded apprenticeships
Accident at work insurance cover
Staff uniform provided
Why Join Us?
A supportive, family-like team culture.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
A beautiful, homely setting where children and staff feel valued.
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