Nursery Manager: Lead an Ofsted-Ready EYFS Team

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Romford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Discounted childcare

Birthday day off

Life insurance

Long service awards

Staff refreshments

Professional growth

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a good Ofsted-rated nursery for children from birth to five years. You will inspire a dedicated team, ensure high standards of care and education, and oversee safeguarding, budgets, and engagement with families and external professionals.

The role focuses on day-to-day management, staff development, and continuous improvement to prepare for future Ofsted inspections in a spacious, child-centred setting.

Qualifications

• Proven Nursery Manager experience is essential.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS framework, safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements.
• Experience managing operational and commercial aspects of a busy nursery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the nursery, ensuring exceptional standards of care and education.
• Inspire, motivate, and develop a team of Early Years professionals to deliver outstanding practice.
• Maintain compliance with the EYFS framework, safeguarding legislation, and Ofsted requirements.
• Create a positive, supportive culture where children, families, and staff feel valued.
• Oversee recruitment, inductions, supervisions, and ongoing staff development.
• Monitor occupancy, budgets, and operational performance to ensure continued success.
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and external professionals.
• Drive continuous improvement and prepare the nursery for future Ofsted inspections.

Skills

Leadership

People management

EYFS framework

Safeguarding

Ofsted requirements

Budget management

Recruitment

Staff development

Child development

Job description

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a good Ofsted-rated nursery for children from birth to five years. You will inspire a dedicated team, ensure high standards of care and education, and oversee safeguarding, budgets, and engagement with families and external professionals.

The role focuses on day-to-day management, staff development, and continuous improvement to prepare for future Ofsted inspections in a spacious, child-centred setting.