Nursery Manager in Windsor, Berkshire

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Location: Windsor, Berkshire
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Start Date: September 2025

KiddyKare is delighted to be supporting a highly reputable and long-standing independent nursery in Windsor, in their search for a Nursery Manager to join and lead their dedicated early years team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated childcare professional to step into a managerial role within a nurturing and educationally focused nursery. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, support a small team, and be hands-on with the children, particularly in the 23-year-old room.

About the Role:

Term Time Responsibilities Include:

• Supporting the Head of EYFS with nursery management and administration

• Line managing key nursery staff to ensure the highest standards of care, teaching and learning

• Leading parent partnerships and meetings, and contributing to the creation of formal reports and progress journals

• Planning and preparing for nursery open mornings and supporting admissions

• Overseeing curriculum planning, classroom setup, and effective delivery of EYFS

• Acting as a key person to a group of children, contributing to their personal and educational development

• Ensuring adherence to safeguarding, equality, and inclusion policies

• Engaging in outdoor supervision, extended hours provision, and daily nursery routines

Holiday Responsibilities Include:

• Managing the day-to-day running of the nursery when the Head of EYFS is offsite

• Organising staff rotas, holiday cover, and ensuring compliance with ratios

• Coordinating site security, liaising with maintenance and facilities teams

• Supervising childrens wellbeing, safety, meals, and progress tracking

• Overseeing the holiday club provision and managing budgets and parent communications

What Were Looking For:

• Minimum Level 3 in Childcare (NVQ or equivalent)

• Previous experience in a senior nursery or management role

• Excellent working knowledge of EYFS and child development

• Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills

• Proficiency in using online learning journals and digital communication tools

• A warm, professional, and proactive attitude

• Strong safeguarding awareness and commitment to childrens welfare

• Ability to work flexibly, including occasional additional hours for meetings and events

Whats on Offer:

• A leadership role in a well-established, friendly nursery setting

• Opportunities for ongoing training and development

• Supportive senior leadership and a collaborative working culture

• Competitive salary and benefits

• Central Windsor location with great transport links

If you\’re a passionate childcare professional ready to step into a leadership role, we want to hear from you!
Apply today through KiddyKare to join a nursery where children and staff thrive together.