At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a nurturing nursery, ensuring high standards of care and education for children.
- Company: Welcoming nursery focused on children's safety, happiness, and development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, on-site parking, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and previous Nursery Manager experience required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Nursery Manager with a proven track record of leading successful Early Years settings and maintaining exceptional standards of care and education? This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a welcoming nursery that places children's safety, happiness and development at the heart of everything it does.
The nursery is committed to creating a safe, secure and nurturing environment where children feel confident to explore, develop their independence and reach their full potential. With a strong focus on high-quality Early Years education, the setting encourages meaningful learning experiences that support every child's individual needs.
We're looking for a confident, hands-on Nursery Manager with a strong track record of leadership, a commitment to maintaining high standards and the ability to inspire a team to deliver outstanding care and education.
What We're Looking For
- A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above – essential
- Previous experience working as a Nursery Manager – essential
- A proven track record of successfully managing an Early Years setting
- Strong understanding of the EYFS, Ofsted requirements and safeguarding
- Experience leading, motivating and developing nursery teams
- Confidence managing nursery operations, staffing, occupancy and budgets
- A commitment to maintaining consistently high standards of care and education
- Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills
- A proactive, professional and hands-on management approach
What's On Offer
- £40,000–£45,000 per annum
- Company pension scheme
- On-site parking
- Training and development opportunities
- Discounted childcare
Leading the Nursery
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring high standards of care and education
- Lead, motivate and develop the nursery team, creating a positive and supportive working environment
- Ensure learning experiences are delivered in line with the EYFS
- Maintain a safe, secure and stimulating environment where children can thrive
- Oversee safeguarding, health and safety and regulatory compliance
- Manage staffing, recruitment, occupancy, budgets and nursery performance
- Monitor the quality of teaching, observations and children's developmental progress
- Build strong relationships with parents, carers and the wider nursery community
- Support staff development through mentoring, training and performance management
- Drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards across all areas of the nursery
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.
Nursery Manager in Hemel Hempstead employer: Willingcare
As a Nursery Manager with us, you'll be part of a nurturing and dynamic environment that prioritises both child development and employee wellbeing. We offer competitive salaries, a performance-related bonus scheme, and extensive professional development opportunities, all while working in spacious, well-resourced settings across Hampshire and Surrey. Join our supportive team where your leadership will directly impact the growth of young minds and your career progression.
