Nursery Manager

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Buckingham; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Term-time schedule

Holiday club

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. Buckinghamshire is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead a welcoming nursery within an independent school, caring for children aged 12 months to 4 years. You will oversee daily operations, support staff, and deliver a safe, stimulating, play-based EYFS curriculum.

The role offers term-time work across 36 weeks plus holiday club, with hours roughly 8:00 am to 6:00 pm on a rota. Strong leadership, safeguarding knowledge and excellent communication are essential to support

Formación

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification; Level 5 or above desirable.
• Significant experience working in an early years setting.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and child development.
• Excellent communication, organisational and team leadership skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, motivate and develop the nursery team.
• Deliver a high-quality, play-based curriculum in line with the EYFS framework.
• Maintain safeguarding, health and safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor children's development and support smooth transitions into Reception.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Manage staffing, rotas, resources and daily nursery operations.

Descripción del empleo

Nursery Manager - Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Are you a passionate early years professional ready to lead a nursery team and give young children the best possible start in life?We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Nursery Manager to lead a welcoming, nurturing nursery within a well-established independent school setting in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire.

The RoleYou will oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery, lead and support staff, and create a safe, stimulating environment where children aged 12 months to 4 years can learn, play and thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the nursery team.
• Deliver a high-quality, play-based curriculum in line with the EYFS framework.
• Maintain safeguarding, health and safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor children's development and support smooth transitions into Reception.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Manage staffing, rotas, resources and daily nursery operations.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification; Level 5 or above desirable.
• Significant experience working in an early years setting.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and child development.
• Excellent communication, organisational and team leadership skills.
• A warm, proactive and nurturing approach to supporting children and families.

Paediatric First Aid and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training are desirable, with a willingness to obtain relevant training where required.

Working Pattern & Benefits

• Term-time working across 36 weeks, plus 6 weeks of holiday club.
• Monday to Friday, with hours aligned to nursery provision between approximately 8:00am and 6:00pm on a rota.
• The opportunity to shape early years provision within a supportive school community.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Role: Nursery Manager

If you are ready to inspire a team, champion children's development and make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.