Nursery Manager - Lead Safe, Engaging Early Years Team

RCM Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

RCM Recruitment seeks a Nursery Manager to join a progressive group of nurseries. The role requires a personable, passionate leader with prior management experience in childcare settings and a strong commitment to safeguarding and quality care.

You will be responsible for the daily running, safety, and development of the nursery, ensuring EYFS and Ofsted standards are met while building strong partnerships with parents and the local community.

Qualifications

• Senior role in childcare/nursery setting.
• NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent.
• Effective communication, team player, able to work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Keep children safe and ensure staff follow safeguarding procedures.
• Promote partnerships with parents/carers and families.
• Oversee day-to-day running of the nursery to ensure a safe, efficient operation.
• Implement the daily routine.
• Ensure safety and hygiene of equipment; arrange repairs or replacements as needed.
• Ensure compliance with EYFS, Ofsted, Local Authorities and safeguarding requirements.
• Manage and deliver against KPIs and nursery financial and operational management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Safeguarding awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare

Job description

RCM Recruitment seeks a Nursery Manager to join a progressive group of nurseries. The role requires a personable, passionate leader with prior management experience in childcare settings and a strong commitment to safeguarding and quality care.

You will be responsible for the daily running, safety, and development of the nursery, ensuring EYFS and Ofsted standards are met while building strong partnerships with parents and the local community.