Nursery Manager

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Early Years Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of a fantastic nursery. Take overall responsibility, lead a supportive team, ensure high standards of care and education across all ages, and embed the EYFS throughout the setting.

Salary up to £45,000, with training and development opportunities. All appointments require DBS checks and safeguarding compliance, with a focus on building strong relationships with parents and creating a

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the setting
• Lead, motivate and develop the nursery team
• Maintain consistently high standards of care and education across all age groups
• Ensure the EYFS is embedded effectively throughout the nursery
• Oversee safeguarding, compliance, staffing, ratios, health and safety
• Support practitioners to make full use of the nursery’s indoor and outdoor environments
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards across the setting
• Build strong relationships with parents and families
• Support staff development through coaching, supervision and training
• Create a positive culture where both children and practitioners can thrive

Job description

This is an opportunity to make your mark on a nursery, whether you’re an established Nursery Manager or an experienced Deputy ready to take that next step.

Set within a fantastic purpose-built facility, the nursery provides bright, spacious environments specifically designed for babies, toddlers and pre-school children. Each room leads directly to outdoor space, allowing children to move naturally between indoor and outdoor experiences and making fresh air, physical activity and exploration an everyday part of nursery life.

We’re looking for a confident Early Years Manager to take responsibility for the setting, bringing together strong practice, supportive team leadership and the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery.

What You’ll Receive

• Salary up to £45,000
• Training and development opportunities

Leading the Nursery

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the setting
• Lead, motivate and develop the nursery team
• Maintain consistently high standards of care and education across all age groups
• Ensure the EYFS is embedded effectively throughout the nursery
• Oversee safeguarding, compliance, staffing, ratios, health and safety
• Support practitioners to make full use of the nursery’s indoor and outdoor environments
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards across the setting
• Build strong relationships with parents and families
• Support staff development through coaching, supervision and training
• Create a positive culture where both children and practitioners can thrive

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.