Nursery Manager

  • Hedgehog Recruitment
  • Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
  • Jan 20, 2026
Full time Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

Nursery Manager

We're looking for a Nursery Manager to lead a team of highly-qualified friendly nursery staff at our beautifully nursery and Pre-school. You'll play an integral part in leading the nursery, managing and training the staff team, liaising with parents and ensuring the smooth running of the business.

This role is 40 hours per week to work during nursery opening hours Monday to Friday. We are open between 7.30am - 6pm.

The nursery looks after children ranging from 9 month to 5 years and aims to create a safe, fun and stimulating environment through play and supporting the integrated approach to early learning and care. Our emphasis is to ensure the children in our care are learning in an engaging environment as well as being physically active by taking advantage of the stunning outside facilities.

Role responsibilities include:

The Nursery Manager is a key role that oversees the day-to-day running of the nursery in line with the statutory framework and aiming for Ofsted excellence. You'll lead the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stages including overseeing the planning and record keeping. An enthusiastic and inspirational manager, your leadership style will motivate your staff team as well as ultimately ensuring the children are well looked after, content and stimulated & happy.

We're looking for someone a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Childcare and previous experience of management and planning and supporting a nursery provision.

In return, we offer a range of benefits:

  • Discounted nursery childcare rate
  • Pension scheme
  • Excellent discounts and Perks
  • On going career pathways
  • Ongoing training and development within your career.
  • + much more

We invest back into our staff and are a welcoming nursery! If you have the skills and experience then we would love to invite you to the setting for an interview, please apply via this advert and someone will be in touch :)