Nursery Manager

We have a purpose-built Nursery in Bedfordshire, which is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead their established team. This setting offers the perfect blend of nature-inspired facilities within a modern environment, including a fantastic garden to spark curiosity and imagination. It has light and airy rooms and they encourage their child’s development through real life, hands on experiences and growing fresh produce in their innovative garden. Inside there just as much fun to be had with cutting edge equipment designed to stimulate the children’s senses. The Nursery Manager will be responsible for the overall management and day-to-day operations of the nursery. This includes ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and early years education, maintaining a safe and inclusive environment, and fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and staff. The Nursery Manager will also be instrumental in driving the strategic direction of the nursery, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and liaising with outside agencies and stakeholders. In addition to an excellent salary you can expect 25 days holiday, subsidised childcare, company events, pension, high street discounts, health & wellbeing programme, training and progression opportunities and much more for a 38 hour week. Responsibilities: Lead, mentor, and support a team of nursery practitioners to deliver exceptional childcare Oversee daily operations to ensure the smooth running of the nursery Manage staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage and adherence to staff-to-child ratios Implement and monitor health and safety policies, ensuring a safe environment for children and staff Maintain strong partnerships with parents and carers, and the wider community Ensure the nursery meets all regulatory and Ofsted requirements Stay updated with changes in early years regulations and best practices Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: A full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or higher), and ideally leadership / management qualifications Significant experience in a managerial role within a large early years setting Experience of taking a setting through an Ofsted Inspection Strong leadership and interpersonal skills Comprehensive understanding of EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) framework Excellent organizational and communication skills If you want to become a vital part of a nursery team and help create a warm, supportive environment where children thrive, don't miss this opportunity to make a meaningful impact in their lives. Apply today! We're not just recruiters, we're career advisors. At Nursery People, our knowledgeable and professional consultants are here to support you every step of the way. Call Jon on 01932 797992 to start your journey.