Nursery Manager: Lead a Warm, Ofsted-Ready Nursery

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Beaconsfield; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced parental leave

Heavily discounted childcare

Birthday day off

Pension scheme

Wellbeing programme

Ongoing training and professional dev

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager for a Good Ofsted-rated, purpose-built nursery in Beaconsfield. You will lead the Early Years team, oversee day-to-day operations, and ensure high standards of care and education across all rooms.

You will apply strong EYFS knowledge, safeguarding expertise and regulatory compliance, recruit and develop staff, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining a warm, home-from-home culture.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• Previous experience as a Nursery Manager is essential.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the successful day-to-day management of the nursery.
• Lead, motivate and develop the Early Years team.
• Maintain consistently high standards of care and education across all rooms.
• Ensure the EYFS is delivered effectively and children's individual needs remain central to practice.
• Maintain strong safeguarding, health and safety and regulatory standards.
• Monitor quality through observations, audits and regular reviews of nursery practice.
• Drive continuous improvement and prepare for Ofsted inspections.

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager for a Good Ofsted-rated, purpose-built nursery in Beaconsfield. You will lead the Early Years team, oversee day-to-day operations, and ensure high standards of care and education across all rooms.

You will apply strong EYFS knowledge, safeguarding expertise and regulatory compliance, recruit and develop staff, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining a warm, home-from-home culture.