Nursery Manager

Jem Childcare Solutions; Waterford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Employee Discounted Childcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexibility to work around your life

Recognition and rewards

Job summary

JEM Childcare Solutions in Watford is seeking a very experienced deputy manager or nursery manager to support the day-to-day running of this busy nursery. The role is Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with a salary around £40k and great benefits.

The ideal candidate will have Level 3+ Early Years / Childcare qualification, 4+ years in early years including 2 years in a management role, and proven experience with Ofsted inspections, EYFS, safeguarding, and health & safety practices.

Qualifications

• Level 3+ Early Years / Childcare qualification (full and relevant).
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in early years, including 2 years in a management or team‑leading role.
• Experience leading or supporting Ofsted inspections.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and health & safety practices.
• Experience managing nursery teams, occupancy, and budgets; deliver high-quality care and learning while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the day to day running of a busy nursery.
• Lead or support nursery operations, monitoring occupancy and budgets.
• Ensure high standards of care and learning and compliance with statutory requirements.

Skills

Management experience

Ofsted inspections

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding & safety

Nursery operations

Education

Level 3+ Early Years / Childcare qualification

Job description

Nursery Manager JEM Childcare Solutions • Watford, HRT, gb

Job Description

Based in central Watford, on fantastic transport links, our clients are now seeking a very experienced deputy manager or nursery manager to support the day to day running of this lovely busy nursery. Working Monday to Friday 40 hrs. Salary is c£40k plus great benefits.

Requirements

Essential for the Nursery Manager Role

• Level 3 or above Early Years / Childcare qualification (full and relevant)
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in early years, including 2 years’ in a management or team‑leading role
• Experience leading or supporting Ofsted inspections
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and health & safety practices
• Experience managing nursery teams, occupancy, and budgetsDeliver high-quality care and learning while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements

Ideal Nursery Manager Candidate

• Passionate about early years and committed to outstanding outcomes
• Confident leader, able to support and guide staff across the nursery
• Experienced in leading a nursery, managing operations, and driving improvements
• Proactive, flexible, and committed to maintaining high standards
• Builds strong relationships with children, families, and staff

Benefits

Nursery Manager Benefits and Perks

• Company Pension
• Employee Discounted Childcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexibility to work around your life commitments
• Recognition and rewards to say thank you for a job well done

Permanent