Nursery Manager

Join the Trilakes Nursery Team as a Nursery Manager!

Location:

Sandhurst

Hours:

Full-Time (40 hours per week) over 4 or 5 days
Salary:
Starting from £33k - £38k Annual Salary

At Trilakes Nursery, we believe in creating a nurturing environment where children can embark on exciting adventures every day. Our ethos – Happy Children. Happy Parents. Happy Staff. – is at the heart of everything we do. With our unique settings, we offer unparalleled experiences for both children and staff.

• 🌞 Generous Holidays – Up to 34 days, plus your birthday off
• 💪 Flexible Working – Choose 4 or 5 days with a set day off
• 🪴 Career Growth – 100+ online courses, SENCO/Forest School training, and management pathways
• 🚼 Childcare Savings – 50% discount for your children
• 💖 Wellbeing Support – Health Assured benefits, attendance bonuses, and more
• 💸Extra Perks – £100 joining bonus for resources, free uniform & DBS, referral rewards up to £750, and free family entry to Finkley Down Farm & Solstice Play

• Spark Curiosity – Create magical, hands‑on learning adventures guided by the EYFS
• Be Their Hero – Become a key person, championing children’s growth, happiness, and wellbeing
• Click, Tap, Done! – Keep records ship‑shape using our nifty online tools (Famly, Portal)
• Celebrate Every Child – Champion inclusivity and support children with SEND to shine
• Team Vibes Only – Work side‑by‑side with colleagues to keep the energy positive and proactive
• Family First – Build warm, lasting connections with parents and professionals alike
• Join the Fun – Dive into nursery events, outings, and community adventures

• Lead the nursery team in delivering outstanding care and education, aligned with the EYFS and company standards
• Develop and implement strategies to maintain and increase occupancy
• Manage enrolment, waiting lists, and admission procedures
• Plan and oversee open days, marketing initiatives, and local outreach
• Monitor the nursery budget, control expenditure, and manage supplier relationships
• Maintain accurate records for children, staff, and nursery operations using the Famly platform

• Ensure the learning environment reflects all seven areas of learning
• Oversee the implementation of the planning cycle including observations, assessments, and next steps
• Maintain high‑quality practice across the setting by supporting the room leaders and practitioners
• Support the inclusion of all children, working closely with the SENCO and SENCO Manager
• Promote key group and language group time, ensuring activities support development

• Be fully aware of all safeguarding policies, procedures, and updates, acting as DSL or supporting the DSL as needed
• Follow all procedures for recording and reporting safeguarding concerns via the Attraction Nurseries app
• Ensure staff follow safeguarding practices, including safer recruitment and supervision protocols
• Maintain readiness for internal audits, external inspections (Ofsted), and local authority checks
• Complete and update the Ofsted Call Prompt Sheet

• Conduct and review daily risk assessments, health and safety checklists, and emergency protocols
• Ensure food hygiene regulations are followed, and all areas of the nursery meet hygiene standards
• Communicate all site maintenance and safety concerns to the Senior Management Team promptly
• Ensure the Health and Safety Policy is implemented and reviewed regularly

• Lead, motivate, and develop the nursery team through clear communication and consistent leadership
• Deliver and follow up on supervisions, 1:1s, appraisals, and team meetings
• Identify training needs and support CPD planning and staff qualifications
• Mentor new team members and support staff completing apprenticeships
• Maintain accurate training logs and ensure all staff are up to date with mandatory training

• Develop strong, professional relationships with parents and carers
• Manage parent communications via Famly, newsletters, and in‑person updates
• Handle parent queries, concerns, and compliments…