Nursery Manager

NurseriesAndSchools.org; Windsor; On-site; CAD 90,926 - 94,113; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Fee discount

Training packages

Supportive management

Friendly team

Job summary

NurseriesAndSchools.org is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead the Little Upton Nursery in Windsor. You will oversee daily operations, classroom presence in Acorns, and holiday coverage for Acorns and Oaks, while driving recruitment and awareness of the nursery.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in nurseries, line management experience, and strong organisational and communication skills, with an emphasis on safeguarding and use of technology in education.

Qualifications

• 3 years nursery experience.
• 1 year line management experience.
• NVQ Level 3 (as a minimum).
• Experience and knowledge of marketing (preferably marketing a nursery).
• Good organisational skills.
• Budgeting experience (desirable).
• Paediatric first aid trained (desirable).
• Proficient in technology, preferably passionate about using technology for education.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Understanding of the importance of safeguarding.
• Able to work as part of a team and use initiative.
• Willingness to learn, be adaptable and nurture every child’s potential.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of the nursery throughout the year.
• In term time be in Acorns classroom; in holidays cover Acorns and Oaks in the school.
• Market the Little Upton Nursery to keep numbers buoyant, plan open mornings and promote the setting.
• Work with Head of EYFS, Oaks Coordinator and Little Upton Holidays School Coordinator to ensure high quality teaching, care and planning.
• Ensure children's progress records are maintained and shared with parents at handover and during meetings.
• Act as a key person for the Acorns group of children during term time.
• Contribute to growing and developing the nursery alongside the school.

Skills

Leadership

Marketing

Organisation

Communication

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

• Location Windsor
• Salary £48,500.00 -£50,200.00 per-annum
• Job Type Permanent, Fulltime

Location: Windsor, Berkshire

Salary: GBP48,500-GBP50,200 depending on experience

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours of Work: 8am - 5pm 40 hours per week

To Start: September 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly passionate, experienced and caring Nursery Manager to join our team working in a school with children aged 2 to 11 years, managing our Little Upton Nursery.

A Little Bit About Us

We are a small independent school in Windsor. The school has been running since 1936. We value each and every member of our staff team and recognise that people can bring different ideas and suggestions all of which are equally valued. We view our team members as our extended family and most of our staff have worked with the school for many years.

Our Little Upton Nursery opened in 2008 and has continued to grow and develop our children since then. There are two year groups; Acorns for children aged 2-3 and Oaks for children aged 3-4.

Responsibilities

The Little Upton Nursery Manager will be a pivotal role in managing the day-to-day running of the nursery throughout the year. As well as being in the Acorns classroom during term time and with Acorns and Oaks in the school holidays, the Nursery Manager will be responsible for marketing the Little Upton Nursery to ensure numbers remain buoyant, this will include planning open mornings and looking into new opportunities to promote the wonderful, nurturing set up that we have.

The successful candidate will work with the Head of EYFS, Oaks Coordinator and Little Upton Holidays School Coordinator to ensure high quality teaching, care and planning are managed throughout the nursery.

The Nursery Manager will ensure that children's progress records and maintained and reviewed with feedback given to parents at handover as well as at parents evenings.

As the Coordinator for the Acorns room during term time, the Nursery Manager will also act as a key person to a group of children, settling in new children and working closely with their families.

This is a great and exciting opportunity to grow and develop an already successful nursery into something more!

What We Can Offer

• An easily accessible school that is in the heart of Windsor town
• Full-time position, working Monday to Friday 8.00am-5.00pm
• Potential to progress further and develop your career
• 7 weeks holiday
• Pension
• Fee discount
• Opportunity to access various training packages to support you in your role
• Helpful and supportive management team
• A friendly and supportive team

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate for this role would have:

• 3 years nursery experience
• 1 years Line Management experience
• NVQ Level 3 (as a minimum)
• Experience and knowledge of marketing (preferably marketing a nursery)
• Good organisational skills
• Budgeting experience (desirable)
• Proficient in lesson planning for EYFS children with different levels of development and ability
• Paediatric first aid trained (desirable)
• Proficient in technology, preferably passionate about using technology for education
• Excellent communication skills
• Understanding of the importance of Safeguarding
• Able to work as part of a team and use your own initiative to respond to day to day situations
• Have a willingness to learn, be adaptable and passionate about nurturing and developing each child's skills to allow them to prosper academically, socially, emotionally, morally, culturally and spiritually
• Commitment to your role and being an inspiration to the children throughout the school
• Have a fun, can do attitude
• A willingness to meet challenges with enthusiasm and to contribute as a team member is essential

Closing date: Sunday 1st June 2025

Upton House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.