Nursery Manager: Lead EYFS Excellence & Inspiring Team

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Day off for your birthday

Company pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Annual leave increasing with length of

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a welcoming Early Years setting where children's interests, development and wellbeing are central. You will provide confident leadership, uphold high standards of care and education, and support staff to deliver outstanding practice, including safeguarding and regulatory compliance.

This role focuses on EYFS delivery, Ofsted readiness, occupancy management and building strong relationships with families to ensure

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for day-to-day management and successful operation of the nursery
• Lead, motivate and support the Early Years team, encouraging professional development and high standards of practice
• Ensure the nursery delivers high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS
• Maintain excellent standards of safeguarding, health and safety and regulatory compliance
• Oversee staffing, recruitment, supervision and performance management
• Manage nursery occupancy, budgets and operational performance
• Build strong, trusting relationships with parents and carers, ensuring excellent communication and family engagement
• Monitor the quality of teaching and learning, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Lead Ofsted preparation and ensure the nursery remains inspection-ready
• Create a positive team culture where staff feel supported, recognised and motivated

Job description

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a welcoming Early Years setting where children's interests, development and wellbeing are central. You will provide confident leadership, uphold high standards of care and education, and support staff to deliver outstanding practice, including safeguarding and regulatory compliance.

This role focuses on EYFS delivery, Ofsted readiness, occupancy management and building strong relationships with families to ensure