Nursery Manager

Toad Hall Nursery Group; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus Scheme

Employee of the month scheme

50% staff discount on childcare

Birthday day off

Annual Christmas party

Long service awards

Additional holiday purchase

Job summary

Toad Hall Nursery Group is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager for our new nursery opening in Guildford. You’ll be responsible for leading a team, managing budgets, and ensuring the highest standards of care.

Your role involves hands-on interaction with children, fostering a safe and stimulating environment. We offer an excellent benefits package, including a company bonus scheme, employee discounts, and recognition awards.

Qualifications

• Experienced Nursery Manager with a Level 3 qualification.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Familiar with early years best practices and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the nursery team.
• Deliver high-quality care and education.
• Manage operations and ensure growth.

Skills

Team leadership

Childcare management

Budget management

Early years best practice

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 qualification

Higher childcare qualification

Management or leadership qualification

Job description

Nursery Manager for our new nursery opening soon in Guildford!

Salary up to £50,000 per annum

We’re looking for an experienced Nursery Manager to lead our new nursery based in Guildford that will be opening soon! You’ll inspire and support a new team, manage budgets and occupancy, and ensure the nursery runs smoothly while delivering the highest standards of care.

You’ll be hands-on with the children, building strong relationships and creating a safe, fun, and stimulating environment. As part of our wider group of 15 settings, you’ll collaborate with a team of fellow managers, sharing ideas and best practice to continually drive quality and innovation.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Lead and Inspire the Team: Manage, support, and develop staff through recruitment, training, and day-to-day guidance, while staying up to date with early years best practice.

• Deliver High‑Quality Care and Education: Ensure the nursery provides a safe, stimulating environment, implementing Toad Hall initiatives such as the Early Language Programme and Cook and Grow, and fostering strong parent partnerships.

• Manage Operations and Growth: Oversee budgets, occupancy, marketing, and day-to-day operations, ensuring the nursery runs smoothly and thrives within the local community.

We offer the following amazing benefits and opportunities within our established nursery group:

• Company Bonus Scheme

• Employee of the month scheme

• 50% staff discount on childcare places

• Birthday day off or Christmas shopping day

• Annual Christmas party for all Toad Hall Staff

• Long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years’ service!

• Opportunity to purchase additional Holiday

Who we are

Toad Hall Nursery Group was established in 1993 and since then we have grown to 14 settings, where 440 employees support our 1,100 children a day. As part of our supportive Nursery Group, you’ll join a caring community that celebrates individuality and teamwork. Our nurseries share a warm, inclusive culture where collaboration and kindness come first.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We take safeguarding seriously and follow safe recruitment procedures. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

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Essential qualification criteria:

In addition to a full and relevant Level 3 qualification and an enhanced DBS check, the ideal candidate will also have a higher childcare qualification and/or a management or leadership qualification.