(HW) Nursery Manager

RAF Association; Marlow; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Nursery Manager to lead a vibrant team in a nurturing environment. This role offers the opportunity to create meaningful experiences for children and support military families. You will manage a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality care and development opportunities for all children. With a commitment to ongoing personal and professional growth, this position provides a supportive atmosphere where your contributions will directly impact the lives of young learners. Join a community that values inclusivity and excellence in childcare, and be part of a journey that makes a difference.

Benefits

Subsidised childcare

Refer a Friend Bonus

Cycle to Work Scheme

Onsite Gyms

Blue Light Discount Card

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Early Years and relevant qualifications required.
• Previous Nursery Manager experience is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Create a stimulating nursery setting and manage a team of 18 employees.
• Support children's development and ensure quality care.

Skills

Knowledge of Early Years

Team Management

Nurturing Personality

Child Development Expertise

Education

Relevant Early Years Qualifications

Tools

Childcare Software

Job description

Nursery Manager

RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF High Wycombe HP14 4UE

£32,208 plus annual performance bonus

We offer:

• Subsidised childcare to all permanent staff
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Onsite Gyms at set locations
• Eligible for Blue Light Discount Card

Our RAFAKidz family

Just like our children, our waiting lists are growing! In each of our 20 settings, we create experiences that are special, unique and child-focused. Our staff are specially selected for their loving and caring nature, as well as their expertise. The needs of military families are unique, and at RAFAKidz, we take extra care to make sure those needs are met. For every child that comes through the doors of RAFAKidz, no matter their ability, background or circumstances, you could provide experiences and opportunities that will help them be confident and reach their potential.

What makes us different

By joining us as part of our RAFAKidz family, we make a commitment to your ongoing development and future career opportunities. (Please read our staff testimonials on our website!) We ask that you bring a positive, caring and enthusiastic attitude, and in return, we will give you a great induction experience, training and development opportunities, and you’ll be learning on the job from amazing colleagues! We offer subsidised childcare for colleagues to be able to bring their children with them, high-quality up-to-date training including using our software to electronically record your observations and updates. You’ll have ample annual leave and time off to relax and recharge over the Christmas period.

About you

As one of our busiest nurseries, you can expect to be fully ‘hands-on’ to create a stimulating and exciting nursery setting, using many of the tools and resources RAFAKidz have already developed, to strengthen and grow the quality of our care and our team. Managing a team of 18 employees and with places for 48 children, you will be fully supported by our wider management team including an Operations Manager, Operations Director, and our amazing HR team.

You will bring with you a strong knowledge of Early Years, together with the appropriate qualifications, along with a nurturing personality and a desire to achieve the very best outcomes for our children. Previous Nursery Manager experience is essential for this role. A full role profile is available to download on our website www.rafakidz.org.uk.

Please do review the complete job description for the full overview of requirements, but if you’re looking for a real opportunity to be part of our growth journey and help us specifically support our valued RAF community, please do apply. If you would like an informal chat to learn more, please call Katie Parkin on 0800 018 2361. This post requires a satisfactory, enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check on appointment and every three years thereafter. As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.

Apply via our website www.rafakidz.org.uk. Closing date Monday 12 May; however, interviews are ongoing and we may close this advert early, so please do not delay in applying as we’d love to hear from you!