Nursery Manager

Willing Recruitment; Epsom and Ewell; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Free food

Uniform provided

Job summary

Willing Recruitment in Epsom, United Kingdom, is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead a nursery and preschool delivering care and early education for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

Based in a spacious converted house with a dedicated preschool space and outdoor learning area, the role focuses on safeguarding, EYFS compliance and building a strong team and relationships with parents and staff.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• At least Deputy Nursery Manager experience or previous Nursery Manager experience.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS.
• Experience leading and supporting a nursery team.
• Understanding of safeguarding and nursery compliance.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the nursery and preschool.
• Manage and support the nursery team, maintaining consistent standards of practice.
• Ensure high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS.
• Oversee safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery compliance requirements.
• Build positive relationships with parents, colleagues and professionals.
• Monitor quality of provision and drive improvements across the setting.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Management

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Communication

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery Manager Willing Recruitment•Epsom, United Kingdom

Nursery Manager

40 hours per week, spread over 5 days

You will be leading an established nursery and preschool rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, providing care and early education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Based in a spacious converted house, the setting has a homely baby and toddler room alongside a dedicated preschool space, with a purpose-built sensory outdoor area supporting learning through play.

As Nursery Manager, you will take responsibility for the overall running of the setting, leading the team and maintaining high standards of care, education and safeguarding. The role would suit an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step into nursery management or an established Nursery Manager.

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

• £35,000 - £40,000 salary for a full-time Nursery Manager position
• Join a setting rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted
• Dedicated on-site parking space
• Free food and uniform provided
• Opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager to progress into a Nursery Manager role

What You’ll Need

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
• At least Deputy Nursery Manager experience or previous Nursery Manager experience
• Strong working knowledge of the EYFS and early years practice
• Confident leading and supporting a nursery team
• Clear understanding of safeguarding and nursery compliance responsibilities
• Strong communication and organisational skills

What You’ll Do

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the nursery and preschool
• Manage and support the nursery team, maintaining consistent standards of practice
• Ensure the setting provides high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS
• Oversee safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery compliance requirements
• Build positive working relationships with parents, colleagues and other professionals
• Monitor the quality of provision and support improvements across the setting
• Maintain a safe, well-organised environment where children’s wellbeing and development remain central

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.

Permanent