Nursery Manager

Your tasks

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Nursery Manager to lead a welcoming, nurturing nursery within a well-established independent school setting in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire.

You will oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery, lead and support staff, and create a safe, stimulating environment where children aged 12 months to 4 years can learn, play and thrive.

• Lead, motivate and develop the nursery team.
• Deliver a high-quality, play-based curriculum in line with the EYFS framework.
• Maintain safeguarding, health and safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor children's development and support smooth transitions into Reception.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Manage staffing, rotas, resources and daily nursery operations.

Requirements

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification; Level 5 or above desirable.
• Significant experience working in an early years setting.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and child development.
• Excellent communication, organisational and team leadership skills.
• A warm, proactive and nurturing approach to supporting children and families.

Paediatric First Aid and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training are desirable, with a willingness to obtain relevant training where required.

What we offer

Working Pattern & Benefits

• Term-time working across 36 weeks, plus 6 weeks of holiday club.
• Monday to Friday, with hours aligned to nursery provision between approximately 8:00am and 6:00pm on a rota.
• The opportunity to shape early years provision within a supportive school community.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Other

Nursery Manager - Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Are you a passionate early years professional ready to lead a nursery team and give young children the best possible start in life?