Nursery Manager: Lead Teams, Grow Practice & Impact

Olympus Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and training

Generous annual leave

Pension and life assurance

DBS update service funded

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Olympus Recruitment is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager for a leading nursery in Guildford. You will lead with confidence, driving high-quality care, safeguarding and EYFS standards while managing budgets and staffing.

Build strong relationships with families and nurture your team to deliver exceptional early years outcomes. You’ll benefit from mentoring, structured training and opportunities to progress in a supportive setting, with a real chance to shape practice and culture for years to

Qualifications

• A Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years/Childcare.
• Proven leadership experience within an early years setting.
• A strong understanding of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.
• The confidence to manage people, have constructive conversations and lead positive change.
• An organised approach, an approachable manner and a real commitment to giving children the best start.

Responsibilities

• Lead with personality and purpose. Coach, support and develop your team, helping people feel confident, valued and proud of their work.
• Make quality part of every day. Keep care, learning and safeguarding at the heart of the nursery, with strong EYFS practice throughout.
• Build parents’ confidence. Create welcoming, honest relationships with families, from that first visit to the big move to school.
• Keep the nursery running smoothly. Take ownership of staffing, budgets and resources, balancing excellent care with a well-managed setting.
• Turn ideas into improvements. Recognise what’s working, tackle what needs attention and bring your team along with you.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Budgeting

Staff development

Education

Level 3 Early Years/Childcare

Job description

Olympus Recruitment is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager for a leading nursery in Guildford. You will lead with confidence, driving high-quality care, safeguarding and EYFS standards while managing budgets and staffing.

Build strong relationships with families and nurture your team to deliver exceptional early years outcomes. You’ll benefit from mentoring, structured training and opportunities to progress in a supportive setting, with a real chance to shape practice and culture for years to