Nursery Manager

Ottershaw, Surrey, KT16 0HH

Salary from £42,328 per annum

We're looking for an experienced Nursery Manager to lead our vibrant Ottershaw nursery! You'll inspire and support your team, manage budgets and occupancy, and ensure the nursery runs smoothly while delivering the highest standards of care.

You'll be hands on with the children, building strong relationships and creating a safe, fun, and stimulating environment. As part of our wider group of 14 settings, you'll collaborate with a team of fellow managers, sharing ideas and best practice to continually drive quality and innovation.

Please be advised if you do not possess a full and relevant qualification or experience within the childcare sector your application will not be considered.

• Lead and Inspire the Team: Manage, support, and develop staff through recruitment, training, and day to day guidance, while staying up to date with early years best practice.
• Deliver High Quality Care and Education: Ensure the nursery provides a safe, stimulating environment, implementing Toad Hall initiatives such as the Early Language Programme and Cook and Grow, and fostering strong parent partnerships.
• Manage Operations and Growth: Oversee budgets, occupancy, marketing, and day to day operations, ensuring the nursery runs smoothly and thrives within the local community.

• Company Bonus Scheme
• Employee of the month scheme
• 50% staff discount on childcare places
• Birthday day off or Christmas shopping day
• Annual Christmas party for all Toad Hall Staff
• Long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years' service!
• Opportunity to purchase additional Holiday

Located on Brox Road in Chertsey, our nursery is easily accessible from the M25 and set in a charming, historic former schoolhouse, providing a warm, inviting environment.

Our spacious garden encourages sensory and exploratory play, fostering curiosity and creativity.

Toad Hall Nursery Group was established in 1993 and since then we have grown to 14 settings, where 440 employees support our 1,100 children a day. As part of our supportive Nursery Group, you'll join a caring community that celebrates individuality and teamwork. Our nurseries share a warm, inclusive culture where collaboration and kindness come first.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We take safeguarding seriously and follow safe recruitment procedures. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

In addition to a full and relevant Level 3 qualification and an enhanced DBS check, the ideal candidate will also have a higher childcare qualification and/or a management or leadership qualification.

Please be advised if you do not possess a full and relevant qualification or experience within the childcare sector your application cannot be considered.