Nursery Manager

Posting date:	18 February 2026
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	20 March 2026
Location:	Gloucester
Company:	Willing Care Recruitment Limited
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	1463854569

Summary

Nursery Manager – Up to £37,000 – 40 Hours per week

This nursery sits in a quiet, leafy area; children learn in bright, spacious rooms with direct access to a well-used outdoor garden. This is a hands-on leadership position where you will shape standards, guide your team, and take clear responsibility for the nursery’s performance and day-to-day operation.

Before You Apply

• This role requires recent experience as a Nursery Manager or a very experienced Deputy Nursery Manager in a nursery setting.


• You must hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above).

Key Job Details

• Salary up to £37,000 depending on experience


• 40 hours per week, full-time


• Permanent contract


• Ofsted rating: Good

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

• Training and ongoing professional development


• Heavily discounted childcare


• Enhanced parental leave


• Paid day off for your birthday


• Wellbeing support programme


• Pension scheme

What You’ll Need

• Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or above)


• Recent experience as a Nursery Manager or senior Deputy Nursery Manager in a day nursery


• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements


• Experience managing staff performance, ratios and compliance


• Confidence operating as the designated safeguarding lead

What You’ll Do

• Lead the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring compliance with EYFS and safeguarding requirements


• Manage, support and supervise room leaders and practitioners


• Monitor quality of teaching, learning and care across all age groups


• Maintain occupancy, parent relationships and local reputation


• Oversee staffing ratios, rotas, recruitment and performance management


• Ensure readiness for Ofsted inspections and maintain Good or higher standards

What Happens After You Apply

Applications are reviewed against the essential criteria. Suitable Nursery Manager applicants will be contacted for an initial conversation before interview.

Reference: WILL203908/TL

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