At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a nursery, ensuring high-quality care and education for children.
- Company: Established early years setting with a supportive leadership team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, pension scheme, and discounted childcare.
- Other info: Exciting career progression opportunities in a nurturing environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and previous management experience.
Overview
Location: Watford
Salary: Up to £42,000
Hours: Full-time, permanent
Our client, a well-established early years setting, is seeking an experienced and motivated Nursery Manager to lead their team and oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident leader who is passionate about high-quality early years education, team development, and creating a nurturing, safe environment where children can thrive.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the nursery in line with EYFS, safeguarding and regulatory requirements
- Inspire, support and develop a committed staff team
- Ensure high standards of care, learning and development across all rooms
- Manage staffing, ratios, rotas and performance
- Build strong relationships with parents, carers and external professionals
- Oversee compliance, policies, audits and inspections
- Manage budgets, occupancy and operational efficiency
The Ideal Candidate
- Holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
- Previous experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager ready to step up
- Strong understanding of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements
- Confident people manager with excellent communication skills
- Organised, professional and solution-focused
- Passionate about child development and quality practice
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Supportive ownership and senior leadership
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Clear progression opportunities
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Company pension scheme
- Discounted childcare (where applicable)
If you are an experienced early years professional looking for your next leadership role, or a Deputy Manager ready to take the next step, we would be delighted to hear from you
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Day Nursery Manager in Watford employer: Odin Recruitment Group
Odin Recruitment Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its staff, offering a supportive work culture where collaboration and innovation thrive. Located in a vibrant community, we provide our employees with comprehensive training opportunities, competitive benefits, and a commitment to maintaining high standards in early years education, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in childcare.
