Nursery Manager

Hedgehog Recruitment; Woking; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hedgehog Recruitment Services Ltd is recruiting a Nursery Manager for a 40-place independent nursery and preschool in Woking. The role suits an existing Nursery Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager stepping up to lead a dedicated team in delivering high-quality childcare and education.

You will oversee daily operations, Ofsted readiness, EYFS implementation, staff development, partnerships with parents and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and motivating teams in a childcare setting.
• Experience assisting with Ofsted inspections.
• Strong safeguarding and health & safety knowledge.
• Qualified to Level 3 or above in childcare / Early Years.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily running and administration of the nursery.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulatory requirements.
• Partner with parents to support children's development.
• Recruit staff, induct, supervise, and identify training needs.
• Organise regular staff meetings and training.
• Work with EYFS curriculum to support children's development.
• Oversee activity planning and developmental observations.
• Maintain staff ratios and safety records.
• Manage enquiries, show-rounds, waiting lists, and bookings to maximise capacity.

Skills

Leading teams

Safeguarding & Health & Safety

Ofsted inspections experience

Paediatric First Aid

Education

Level 3 or above in childcare/Early Years

Job description

Nursery Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for either an existing Nursery Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager/ third in charge who is looking to take the next step in their career, to lead our 40 place independent childrens day nursery and preschool in Woking.

We focus on working as a team and delivering the highest quality of childcare and education.

The ideal candidate will have a hands-on management style, experience of assisting in managing Ofsted Inspections, excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS curriculum and be an inspirational team leader.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of leading and motivating teams
• Experience of managing Safeguarding and Health & Safety
• Experience with Ofsted inspections
• Paediatric First Aid
• Qualified to Level 3 or above in childcare/Early Years.

The Nursery Managers key responsibilities:

• Responsibility for managing the daily running and administration of the nursery
• Compliance to Ofsted regulatory requirements
• Partnership working with parents
• Staff recruitment, induction, ongoing supervisions, conducting regular staff assessments, recognising training needs, monitoring training and developing teamwork
• Organising regular staff meetings and training
• Working with the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stages) Curriculum, care and supervision of the children with regard to their physical, emotional and intellectual needs
• Supervision of the planning and preparation of activities to develop all aspects of the child's individual development in a stimulating atmosphere
• Ensuring developmental records and observations are kept
• Ensuring staff adhere to and understand all nursery policy and procedures
• Maintaining staff ratios
• Keeping and monitoring accident, incident and risk assessment records.
• To ensure the nursery is running to its full capacity by effectively managing enquiries, conducting show-rounds, operating a waiting list, as appropriate, and advance booking children's places to the required levels

The role is all year round, happy to discuss working a 4 or 5 day week. We are open from 7.45 until 6pm Monday to Friday.