Nursery Manager: Lead EYFS, Ofsted-Ready Ops

Willing Care Ltd; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Day off for your birthday

Company pension scheme

Sick pay

Training and development opportunities

Staff recognition initiatives

Annual leave increasing with length of

Job summary

Willing Care Ltd. is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a welcoming Early Years setting. You will drive high standards of care, education, and safeguarding, while developing a capable team and strong family engagement.

In this role you will oversee staffing, budgets and regulatory compliance, ensuring outstanding Ofsted readiness and continuous improvement across teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Nursery Manager or similar.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding.
• Ability to lead and develop a team and manage Ofsted readiness.

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 EYFS.
• Maintain safeguarding, health and safety and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee staffing, recruitment, supervision and performance management.
• Manage nursery occupancy, budgets and operational performance.
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers and ensure excellent communication.
• Lead Ofsted preparation and keep the setting inspection-ready.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Leadership

Safeguarding

Job description

Willing Care Ltd. is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a welcoming Early Years setting. You will drive high standards of care, education, and safeguarding, while developing a capable team and strong family engagement.

In this role you will oversee staffing, budgets and regulatory compliance, ensuring outstanding Ofsted readiness and continuous improvement across teaching and learning.