This is a charming, boutique-style nursery located in the heart of Stanford, set on one of its quaint lanes. The setting caters for children aged 3 months to 5 years and prides itself on offering a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment. With a well-established and stable team of around 20 staff, the nursery has built a strong foundation and a positive culture. It also offers a beautiful forest school provision, giving children unique outdoor learning experiences. Rated “Good” by Ofsted in July last year, the nursery is now looking for a strong manager to refresh and further develop the setting. They are open to the possibility of a temp-to-perm manager.
Benefits
Competitive salary of £35,000 – £38,000 per annum
28 days holiday, increasing with length of service (up to an additional 3 days)
Bank holidays do not need to be taken from annual leave
Childcare discount
Supportive, stable team environment
Opportunity to make a real impact and shape the nursery’s future
Flexible opportunity with permanent and temp-to-perm options available
Requirements
Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years (Level 5 or willingness to work towards highly desirable)
SENCO qualification or experience preferred
Strong leadership and people management skills
Previous experience as a Deputy Manager in a large setting or nursery chain, or experience driving cultural change within a team
Solid knowledge of the EYFS framework and Ofsted requirements
Passion for delivering high-quality childcare and early education
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the nursery
Support, motivate, and develop a team of approximately 20 staff
Drive improvements and refresh the nursery’s culture and practices
Ensure high standards of care, education, and safeguarding
Maintain compliance with EYFS and Ofsted standards
Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and the wider community
Oversee staffing, ratios, and operational efficiency
Support continuous improvement following the recent Ofsted inspection
