Nursery Manager

Tinies UK Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is seeking a Nursery Manager for a new facility in Maidenhead. This role involves leading a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality care and education, and fostering relationships with families. Candidates should have relevant early years qualifications and strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including professional development opportunities and employee discounts.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Access to Pay as you earn it

Performance-related bonus

Company Pension

Learning & Development Opportunities

Generous childcare discount

Retail Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Free access to 24/7 Online GP and 24/7 Video Vet

Qualifications

• Passion for providing world-class care to children.
• Full and relevant early years qualification of Level 3 or above.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the nursery team to perform at their best.
• Engage in performance management and personal development.
• Oversee curriculum implementation and alignment with EYFS.
• Manage financial operations, fee collection, and nursery budget.
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification or above

Job description

We’re excited to be opening a brand-new Nursery in Maidenhead, and we’re looking for an inspiring, hands‑on Nursery Manager to bring it to life.

This is an incredible opportunity to lead from day one: shaping the team, creating a warm and nurturing environment, and building strong relationships with families as the nursery opens its doors.

You’ll be supported by an experienced leadership team but given the freedom to make your mark – leading by example, ensuring outstanding care and education, and embedding a positive culture from the start.

If you’re an experienced manager or deputy ready for the next step, and you love the idea of seeing your vision come to life in a brand‑new setting, we’d love to hear from you.

What are you waiting for? Become part of the My Ohana family today.

Position: Nursery Manager

Hours: 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 per year.

Location: Theodore’s House, 2 Castle Hill Terrace, SL6 4JP

Nursery opening hours: 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday.

What is in it for you?

• Competitive Salary
• Access to Pay as you earn it
• Performance‑related bonus
• Company Pension
• Learning & Development Opportunities supporting both personal and professional growth
• Generous childcare discount
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free access to 24/7 Online GP and 24/7 Video Vet

What you’ll need to succeed?

• A passion and dedication to providing world‑class care to children
• To hold a full and relevant early years qualification of Level 3 or above
• Strong people management and leadership skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective problem‑solving and organisational skills
• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Childcare Qualification

What you will be asked to do:

• Developing and leading the nursery team, ensuring they are performing at their very best every day
• Responsible for colleague engagement, performance management and personal development, ensuring alignment with our company ethos and values
• Responsible for overseeing the curriculum implementation and alignment of the EYFS
• Support with the financial side of operations including fee collection, invoicing, and management of the nursery budget
• Lead the ongoing monitoring and analysis of nursery performance against KPIs
• Responsible for building strong long‑standing relationships with parents and carers to ensure they feel informed, valued and involved
• Being a role model to all colleagues

(P.S. More will be involved, but we will figure it out together!)

Applicants will need to show they have the right to work in the United Kingdom and the successful candidate will be subject to a DBS, reference and social media checks.