Nursery Manager

Location: Haddenham, Oxfordshire OX11
Contract: Permanent Full-Time
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: Up to £48,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications
Setting: Nursery for up to 65 children
Team: Approximately 25 staff

ACR Recruitment & Training Ltd are delighted to be supporting a well-established nursery in Haddenham, Oxfordshire with the recruitment of an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager
.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Early Years leader to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of a nursery caring for up to 65 children
, while leading and supporting a dedicated team of approximately 25 staff
.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining high standards of care, education and safeguarding, while creating a positive environment where children, families and staff can thrive.

• Take overall responsibility for the effective day-to-day management of the nursery
• Lead, support and motivate a team of approximately 25 staff
• Ensure the nursery provides a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children
• Maintain high standards of Early Years practice in line with the EYFS framework
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are consistently followed
• Support staff development through effective leadership, mentoring and performance management
• Maintain strong relationships with parents, carers and the wider nursery community
• Oversee planning, observations, assessments and children's development
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels, ratios and operational requirements are maintained
• Monitor and maintain high standards of health & safety, hygiene and compliance
• Work collaboratively with the nursery leadership team to drive continuous improvement
• Support the recruitment, induction and development of nursery staff
• Maintain a positive, inclusive and professional nursery culture

• A relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above essential
• Previous experience in a Nursery Manager or senior Early Years leadership position
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework, safeguarding and child development
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a nursery team
• Excellent communication and organisational skillsA confident and professional approach to nursery management
• Strong understanding of Ofsted requirements and Early Years best practice
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• A genuine passion for providing high-quality Early Years education and care
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

• Salary up to £48,000 per year
  , depending on experience and qualifications
• Permanent, full-time position
• 40 hours per week
• Lead an established nursery with up to 65 children
• Manage and develop a team of approximately 25 staff
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on the quality and success of the setting
• Supportive professional environment
• Opportunities for ongoing development and career progression

If you're an experienced Early Years professional looking for your next challenge and have the leadership skills to manage and develop a successful nursery team, we'd love to hear from you.