Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager

£45,000 to £50,000

Location: Basingstoke

Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and dedicated Nursery Manager to lead a high‑quality early years setting. This is a key leadership role, responsible for providing strong operational, pedagogical, and strategic direction while promoting the nursery's values, ethos, and reputation.

The Role

As Nursery Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership and management of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care, learning, and safeguarding for every child.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Staff Management

• Recruit, induct, and manage staff in line with safer recruitment practices
• Provide strong, visible, and supportive leadership to the nursery team
• Ensure effective staff deployment, rotas, and ratio compliance
• Monitor performance, support professional development, and promote best practice

Safeguarding & Compliance

• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
• Ensure full compliance with EYFS, Ofsted, and all statutory guidance
• Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and welfare
• Ensure policies and procedures are consistently implemented across the setting

Quality of Education & Child Development

• Ensure high-quality teaching, learning, and care throughout the nursery
• Monitor and improve practice across all rooms
• Oversee observation, assessment, and planning processes
• Support children's learning, development, wellbeing, and early intervention
• Promote inclusive practice, supporting children with additional needs

Operational & Financial Management

• Take responsibility for day‑to‑day operational and financial management
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and occupancy
• Contribute to strategic planning and support nursery growth

Partnerships & Engagement

• Build and maintain positive relationships with parents and carers
• Manage enquiries, complaints, and feedback professionally
• Support marketing activity, including open days and nursery tours
• Work collaboratively with the wider school and estate team
• Support children's transitions, including transition into school where applicable

About You

• A qualified and experienced early years professional with strong leadership experience
• In‑depth knowledge of EYFS, Ofsted requirements, and safeguarding
• Highly organised, resilient, and confident with excellent communication skills
• Committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for children and families

What's On Offer

• A leadership role with real influence and autonomy
• A supportive and professional working environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's early development

If you are Interested in this role please contact Giles or Nick for further details on 01635 34949

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