Nursery Manager required for this 80 plus place nursery in East Berkshire

The successful applicant will be passionate about working in childcare, leading and supporting a team.  You will be responsible for the overall day to day running of the Nursery.

Some of your duties and responsibilities will include:

• The day to day running of the nursery


• To achieve and maintain high standards of care and education


• To ensure the children are cared for in a happy, safe and stimulating environment


• To plan, prepare and review the curriculum with your team reflective of the EYFS


• To ensure that all the requirements for OFSTED and other legislative bodies are adhered to


• To ensure all company policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to at all times


• To work alongside senior management to achieve excellent standards within the nursery


• To achieve budget and occupancy for the nursery


• To work in partnership with the parents and provide good customer service


• To market the nursery effectively to encourage prospective parents


• To recruit and select staff as when needed together with appraisals of all staff


• To ensure confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications – you will need to have been qualified for at least 4 years with a minimum -

• NNEB  * BTEC National Diploma  * CACHE Dip in Childcare Education  * NVQ level 3  * have achieved or working towards a Degree in Childcare and Early Years Education

With Experience and Skills in

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to targets and deadlines


• Financial experience in setting and achieving budgets


• Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities/SENCO etc.


• Good time management skills


• Good knowledge of health and safety legislation


• Strong people management skills


• Flexible and adaptable approach to the job


• Recruitment, appraisal and performance management of staff

This is an opportunity to work for a professional childcare provider where further professional development and career progression is achievable.