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Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Subsidised meals

Training and development opportunities

Uniform provided

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Early Years Manager or ambitious Deputy to lead a nursery in the Leicester area. The role focuses on strong practice, supportive leadership and smooth daily operations to deliver high-quality Early Years care.

You will oversee EYFS embedding, safeguarding, compliance and staff development, while building positive relationships with families and maintaining excellent care standards across all age groups.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• Experience as Nursery Manager or strong Deputy ready to step up.
• Solid knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop an Early Years team.
• Capable of managing day-to-day operations, staffing, ratios and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the setting.
• Lead, motivate and develop the nursery team.
• Maintain consistently high standards of care and education across all age groups.
• Ensure the EYFS is embedded effectively throughout the nursery.
• Oversee safeguarding, compliance, staffing, ratios, health and safety.
• Support practitioners to make full use of indoor and outdoor environments.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards across the setting.
• Build strong relationships with parents and families.
• Support staff development through coaching, supervision and training.
• Create a positive culture where both children and practitioners can thrive.

Skills

Level 3 EY qualification

Nursery Manager experience

Deputy Manager ready

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Ofsted requirements

Staff leadership

Staffing ratios

Organisational skills

Family relationships

Education

Level 3 EY qualification or above

Job description

This is an opportunity to make your mark on a nursery, whether you’re an established Nursery Manager or an experienced Deputy ready to take that next step.

Set within a fantastic purpose-built facility, the nursery provides bright, spacious environments specifically designed for babies, toddlers and pre-school children. Each room leads directly to outdoor space, allowing children to move naturally between indoor and outdoor experiences and making fresh air, physical activity and exploration an everyday part of nursery life.

We’re looking for a confident Early Years Manager to take responsibility for the setting, bringing together strong practice, supportive team leadership and the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery.

What We’re Looking For

• A
• full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
• Previous Nursery Manager experience
• or strong Deputy Nursery Manager experience with the readiness to step up
• Strong knowledge of the
• EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements
• Proven experience leading, motivating and developing an Early Years team
• Confidence overseeing the day-to-day operations of a busy nursery
• Experience managing staffing, ratios and compliance
• Strong organisational and decision-making skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• A hands-on leadership style and commitment to delivering high-quality Early Years care

What You’ll Receive

• Salary up to £45,000
• Full-time hours
• On-site parking
• Subsidised mealsTraining and development opportunities
• Uniform provided

Leading the Nursery

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the setting
• Lead, motivate and develop the nursery team
• Maintain consistently high standards of care and education across all age groups
• Ensure the EYFS is embedded effectively throughout the nursery
• Oversee safeguarding, compliance, staffing, ratios, health and safety
• Support practitioners to make full use of the nursery’s indoor and outdoor environments
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards across the setting
• Build strong relationships with parents and families
• Support staff development through coaching, supervision and training
• Create a positive culture where both children and practitioners can thrive

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.