Nursery Manager

Charity People; Winchester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected charity in Winchester is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead a community nursery, making a positive impact on local families. This role involves managing staff, ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies, and delivering quality education within the EYFS framework. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, relevant childcare qualifications, and a commitment to child welfare. Competitive salary and supportive work environment offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive environment

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' leadership experience in an Early Years setting.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
• Ability to inspire and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursery team day-to-day.
• Implement safeguarding policies.
• Deliver high-quality curriculum within EYFS framework.
• Build relationships with families and agencies.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Promote nursery through marketing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted

Education

Relevant childcare qualification (minimum Level 3)

Job description

Lead a Community Nursery - Make a Real Difference

Nursery Manager (Term-Time)
Recruiting on behalf of our client
Location: Winchester
Salary: £18.76 per hour (Term-time only £30,747; FTE £36,582)
Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm, term-time
Closing Date: [Insert date]

Shape the Future for Local Families

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a well-loved nursery at the heart of a thriving community centre. Surrounded by green spaces and working closely with local families, you'll create a safe, inspiring environment where children can flourish. If you're passionate about early years education and want to make a tangible impact, this role is for you.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Community Impact: Be part of a small, dedicated team making a real difference.
• Beautiful Setting: Work in a nursery surrounded by green fields and parkland.
• Leadership Opportunity: Shape the future of our nursery and lead a passionate team.
• Supportive Culture: Collaborate with families, professionals, and agencies to give every child the best start.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage the nursery team day-to-day.
• Ensure safeguarding policies are implemented and understood by all staff.
• Deliver a high-quality curriculum within the EYFS framework.
• Build strong relationships with families and external agencies.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and Ofsted nominated person.
• Promote the nursery and community centre through marketing and engagement.

What We're Looking For

• Relevant childcare qualification (minimum Level 3) and at least 2 years' leadership experience in an Early Years setting.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and inspire a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting child welfare.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£18.76 per hour, term-time only).
• Work in a supportive, community-focused environment.
• Training and development opportunities, including safeguarding and paediatric first aid.

Interested?

Apply now and help create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

Charity People is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.