Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager needed in Wallingford.

Pay: £37,000 - £38,000 per year - Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Nursery Manager to lead our busy and vibrant childcare setting located in Wallingford.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced early years professional to take ownership of a well-established nursery and play a pivotal role in maintaining and developing outstanding standards of care and education.

The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of the nursery's daily operations, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for all children while managing and supporting a committed team of early years practitioners.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the nursery, ensuring compliance with Ofsted and all relevant regulations.

• Lead, motivate, and support staff to deliver exceptional childcare and early education in line with the EYFS.

• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and uphold a strong safeguarding culture throughout the setting.

• Develop and implement age-appropriate educational programmes that promote children's learning and development.

• Communicate effectively with parents and carers, maintaining strong relationships and providing regular updates on children's progress.

• Collaborate with external agencies where necessary to support individual children's needs.

About You as the Nursery Manager

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent.

• At least one year's experience as a Deputy Manager (or equivalent leadership role).

• Proven experience in managing or supporting a nursery or early years setting.

• Excellent understanding of the EYFS framework, safeguarding, and Ofsted expectations.

If you are based near Wallingford and are interested please reach out:

Neave Winterbourne

01189485555

nwinterbourne@charecruitment.com