Assistant Nursery Manager: Lead & Grow with EYFS Impact

Toad Hall Nursery; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus Scheme

Employee of the month scheme

50% staff discount on childcare places

Birthday day off

Annual Christmas party for all Toady?

Long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 &

Opportunity to purchase additional H

Birthday day off or Christmas shopping

Job summary

Toad Hall Nursery in Hitchin is seeking an experienced Assistant Nursery Manager to help lead the team and ensure high quality care and education in our Hertfordshire setting. You will work closely with the Nursery Manager to maintain excellent standards and promote the nursery to families.

You will support daily operations, drive occupancy, manage budgets, and contribute to ongoing staff development while ensuring Ofsted and EYFS compliance and safeguarding requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification and DBS check required.
• Higher childcare qualification and/or a management qualification advantageous.
• Candidates without relevant childcare experience will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality and Compliance: Ensure Ofsted/EYFS standards and legislative requirements with audits and support.
• Inspire and Support the Team: Develop staff and support learning and wellbeing across all rooms.
• Drive Success and Growth: Collaborate with the Nursery Manager on budgets, occupancy and staffing to grow a thriving setting.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

EYFS knowledge

Compliance

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Higher childcare qualification

Management qualification

Job description

Toad Hall Nursery in Hitchin is seeking an experienced Assistant Nursery Manager to help lead the team and ensure high quality care and education in our Hertfordshire setting. You will work closely with the Nursery Manager to maintain excellent standards and promote the nursery to families.

You will support daily operations, drive occupancy, manage budgets, and contribute to ongoing staff development while ensuring Ofsted and EYFS compliance and safeguarding requirements are met.