Nursery Manager

Fennies Day Nurseries; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent childcare provider in Maidenhead is seeking a Nursery Manager. This role requires leading a team to ensure high-quality care and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of child development and relevant qualifications. Responsibilities include preparing for Ofsted visits, fostering community relationships, and driving staff development. Benefits include competitive pay, childcare discounts, and well-being initiatives. Join us to make a meaningful impact in children's lives.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive pension scheme

Childcare discounts

Regular manager meetings and coaching

Personalized induction program

Well-being benefits

Quarterly performance bonuses

Free daily lunch

Recognition for length of service

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of child development stages and safety precautions.
• Experience in audit implementation and compliance.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure nursery operates to the highest standards of care and compliance.
• Collaborate with team and community to create a supportive environment.
• Drive continuous improvement and align nursery with Fennies' goals.
• Prepare for Ofsted visits and ensure safeguarding practices.

Skills

Knowledge of Birth to 5 Matters

Understanding of EYFS

Ability to administer medication

First aid knowledge

Education

Full and relevant L3 or above Early Years qualification

Minimum Grade 4 or Grade C in Maths and English GCSE

Job description

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Location: Maidenhead

Salary: Up to £58,000 with the potential to earn a further £6,000 in bonuses

Hours: 41.25 hours per week

Reports to: Regional Manager

Employment Type: Full Time

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead with unwavering commitment to ensure the nursery operates to the highest standards of care, compliance, and professionalism while championing the well‑being of children, families, and staff.
• Cultivate strong collaboration across the nursery building, building trusted relationships with your team, families, and the wider community to create a united, values‑led environment.
• Bring confidence and self‑awareness to your leadership, modelling reflective practice, supporting individual growth, and creating a culture where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
• Demonstrate bold ambition by driving continuous improvement, leading strategic initiatives, and aligning the nursery with Fennies' mission, vision, and long‑term goals.
• Prepare the setting for Ofsted visits, ensuring implementation of all required audits and safeguarding, health & safety, and confidentiality systems.
• Resolve issues and complaints in accordance with Fennies policies and procedures, and achieve KPIs in line with the organization’s mission statement.
• Safely administer medication, manage first aid and critical care policies.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay that matches or outshines competitors.
• Comprehensive pension scheme.
• Exclusive staff childcare discounts of up to 75% when you enroll your children at Fennies.
• Regular manager meetings to discuss innovation and socialize, plus tailored learning and development sessions, mentoring, and coaching.
• Targeted development plans and bespoke guidance from educational experts and specialists.
• Personalised induction including 1:1 Clifton Strengths coaching.
• Well‑being benefits, including BUPA support, team incentives, and up to 33 days of annual leave.
• Events to bring us together, such as summer BBQs and a Christmas party.
• Quarterly performance bonuses of £750.
• Free daily lunch at the Fennies Café.
• Recognition for length of service with gift cards and commemorative plaques.

What You Bring

• Excellent knowledge of Birth to 5 Matters and typical child development stages, and a sound understanding of the EYFS.
• Full and relevant L3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Minimum Grade 4 or Grade C in Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent).
• Proof that the correct implementation audits and requirements for key person safeguarding, health & safety, and confidentiality systems are met.
• Knowledge of how to safely administer medication and manage first aid and critical care policies.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Fennies we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. A diverse workforce brings a wealth of perspectives that drive innovation and excellence. We are a proud equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Safeguarding & Recruitment

Fennies Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check; proof of identity will be obtained in line with Safer Recruitment and Keeping Everyone Safe. We also carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates, including Google and social media checks, and any relevant information found may be discussed during the interview process.