Senior Nursery Manager: Lead High-Impact Early Years Team

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Discounted childcare

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a high‑quality Early Years setting. The role focuses on safeguarding, staff leadership and delivering outstanding care and education in line with EYFS standards.

You will oversee daily operations, manage staffing and budgets, mentor staff, and build strong relationships with families to support children’s development and confidence.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or higher.
• Proven track record as a Nursery Manager.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS, Ofsted requirements and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the nursery and ensure high standards of care and education.
• Lead, motivate and develop the nursery team and create a positive working environment.
• Ensure learning experiences align with the EYFS.
• Maintain a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children.
• Oversee safeguarding, health and safety and regulatory compliance.
• Manage staffing, occupancy, budgets and nursery performance.
• Monitor teaching quality, observations and children's progress.
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers.
• Support staff development through mentoring and training.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards across the nursery.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Communication

Team motivation

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Job description

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a high‑quality Early Years setting. The role focuses on safeguarding, staff leadership and delivering outstanding care and education in line with EYFS standards.

You will oversee daily operations, manage staffing and budgets, mentor staff, and build strong relationships with families to support children’s development and confidence.