Nursery Manager

Location: Lightwater, Surrey

Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 per annum

Type: Full time

We are recruiting for a Nursery Manager to lead a well-regarded early years setting in Lightwater.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced nursery leader to take charge of a beautiful setting that combines a warm, home from home environment with a strong focus on quality childcare, play based learning and child development. The nursery publicly presents itself as a place where children are supported to play, learn and grow in a positive and stimulating environment, with an expert team and a strong focus on wellbeing, safety and early years excellence.

The successful candidate will oversee the day to day running of the nursery, support and develop the staff team, maintain high standards of care and education, and build strong relationships with families. This role would suit an existing Nursery Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step up into a broader leadership position.

• Lead the overall day to day operation of the nursery
• Maintain high standards of care and education in line with the EYFS
• Support, manage and develop the staff team
• Oversee safeguarding, compliance, health and safety and operational standards
• Build strong parent partnerships and maintain clear communication
• Monitor quality across rooms and support continuous improvement
• Ensure the nursery environment remains safe, engaging and well organised
• Promote a positive team culture and strong learning environment

• Full and relevant Early Years qualification
• Previous leadership experience within a nursery setting
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and nursery compliance
• Confident people management and team development skills
• Good organisational and communication ability
• Passion for delivering high quality early years care and education

• £45,000 to £50,000 per annum
• Opportunity to lead a well presented nursery with a strong child centred ethos
• Supportive team environment
• Home from home setting with well resourced learning spaces
• Dedicated outdoor space and strong local community links
• Open 51 weeks of the year, 7:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday

The nursery publicly highlights a holistic early years approach guided by the EYFS, learning through play, a well resourced enriching environment, dedicated outdoor space, healthy eating, nappies and wipes included in fees, and all inclusive extra curricular activities. It also features strong parent feedback praising the warmth, professionalism and nurturing nature of the team.

The nursery is located close to the town centre as well as the A322 and M3, and serves families in the Lightwater area.

Safer recruitment checks will apply, including references and an enhanced DBS check.