Job Description
Nursery Manager
Up to £47,000 per annum | 40 Hours Per Week
Step into a rewarding leadership role as a Nursery Manager, where you’ll guide a close-knit team and create an environment where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to flourish.
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a warm and welcoming nursery that places high-quality childcare, meaningful relationships, and inspiring learning experiences at the heart of everything it does.
Designed to help children feel happy, secure, and excited to learn, the nursery offers bright, welcoming rooms, each thoughtfully tailored to support children at every stage of their development.
Outside, children benefit from a large, well-equipped garden, providing plenty of space to explore, develop physical skills, and discover the world around them through play and outdoor learning.
What We're Looking For
- Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
- Previous experience as a Nursery Manager
- Strong understanding of the EYFS framework
- Excellent knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a successful nursery team
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
- Passion for delivering outstanding early years education
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day operation of the nursery
- Inspire, support, and develop the nursery team to deliver outstanding childcare and education
- Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding, compliance, and EYFS practice are maintained
- Create a welcoming environment where children feel safe, happy, and confident to learn
- Support each room in delivering engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences
- Make full use of the nursery's spacious outdoor environment to enhance children's development
- Build strong relationships with children, families, and the wider community
- Drive continuous improvement and maintain the nursery's excellent reputation
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.
Reference: WILL243612/DB
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Nursery Manager in Didcot employer: Willingcare
Willingcare in Winchester is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for its staff. With competitive salaries, benefits like daily lunch and discounted childcare, and a strong commitment to employee development, this Outstanding nursery fosters a culture of collaboration and passion for early years education. Join a dedicated team where your contributions are valued and you can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on young children's lives.
