Nursery Manager

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a Good-rated nursery in Wokingham. You will manage the day-to-day operations, ensure high-quality care, and develop your team in a beautifully converted setting. The ideal candidate will have proven experience, a Level 3 Early Years qualification, and strong knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted frameworks. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000 and includes attractive perks such as discounted childcare and extra leave for your birthday.

Benefits

Christmas closure

Extra paid day off for your birthday

Discounted childcare

Free lunch & refreshments

Onsite parking

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Regular team events

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Nursery Manager.
• Level 3 Early Years qualification (minimum).
• Strong working knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Maintain and build on compliance with Ofsted and EYFS.
• Support, mentor, and develop your team.

Skills

Experience as a Nursery Manager

Strong working knowledge of EYFS

Confidence leading teams

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery Manager | Up to £45,000 | Lead a Beautiful, Good-Rated Setting

This role is for a confident Nursery Manager ready to make an impact in a thriving early years setting. You’ll lead a Good Ofsted–rated, beautifully converted nursery with the freedom to shape quality and culture.

Quick Role Snapshot

• Salary: Up to£45,000
• Hours: 40 hours per week, full-time
• Location: Wokingham
• Setting: Beautifully converted nursery with a Good Ofsted rating
• Contract: Permanent

Why This Job Is Worth Your Click

• Take the lead in a Good-rated nursery, with strong foundations already in place
• Work in a bright, thoughtfully converted setting that parents and staff love
• Christmas closure – guaranteed time off when it matters most
• Extra paid day off for your birthday (on top of annual leave)
• Save money with discounted childcare, free lunch & refreshments, and onsite parking
• Feel invested in with ongoing training, development opportunities, and regular team events

What You’ll Need

• Proven experience as a Nursery Manager
• Level 3 Early Years qualification (minimum)
• Strong working knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted frameworks
• Confidence leading teams and managing compliance

What You’ll Do

• Lead the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring high-quality care and learning
• Maintain and build on Ofsted and EYFS compliance, always inspection‑ready
• Support, mentor, and develop your team to deliver outstanding practice
• Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and external professionals
• Manage occupancy, staffing, and standards to keep the nursery thriving

What Happens After You Apply

• We aim to respond to every suitable application quickly
• No complicated application stages or unnecessary interviews
• Open, honest conversations from the start

If you’re an experienced Nursery Manager looking for a stable, rewarding role in a genuinely lovely setting, this is one worth applying for today.