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Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Nursery Manager for a welcoming, family-run nursery in the United Kingdom. You will lead the day-to-day operations, support your team to develop and ensure every child receives consistently high-quality Early Years experiences.

You will have a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above, previous Nursery Manager experience, and a strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted.

Qualifications

• Essential Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• Proven Nursery Manager experience.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted.
• Experience leading and developing an Early Years team.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day running of the setting.
• Support and develop nursery team.
• Maintain high standards of care and education in line with EYFS.
• Oversee safeguarding, staffing and operational standards.
• Build strong relationships with families.
• Drive continuous improvement across the nursery.
• Ensure children’s needs and interests remain central.

Skills

Strong leadership

Team development

Communication with families

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Child-centred leadership

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or higher

Job description

This welcoming, family-run nursery has created a warm and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to grow in confidence, become more independent and develop the skills that will support them throughout their next stages.

We’re looking for an experienced Nursery Manager who can bring strong leadership while keeping that close-knit, personal feel at the heart of the nursery. You’ll lead the day-to-day running of the setting, support your team to develop and ensure every child receives consistently high-quality Early Years experiences.

What We’re Looking For

A

full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above – essential

Previous Nursery Manager experience

Strong knowledge of the

EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements

Proven experience leading, motivating and developing an Early Years team

A nurturing and child-centred approach to leadership

Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication with children, families and colleagues

A passion for supporting confidence, independence and individual development

Leading the Nursery

Take responsibility for the smooth day-to-day running of the setting

Lead, support and develop the nursery team

Maintain high standards of care and education in line with the EYFS

Create a positive environment where children and practitioners feel valued and supported

Oversee safeguarding, compliance, staffing and operational standards

Build strong and trusting relationships with families

Support continuous improvement across the nursery

Ensure children's individual needs and interests remain central to everyday practice

Maintain the warm, family-run culture that makes the nursery feel personal and welcoming

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.