Nursery Manager


Company:	Willing Care Recruitment Limited
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Gloucester
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Sept 2026
Closing date:	17 Oct 2026

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Summary

Nursery Manager – Level 3+

Up to £40,000 per year | 40 Hours per Week

This welcoming nursery has created a home-from-home atmosphere, with age-specific rooms designed around children's changing needs as they grow. For older children, there is a strong focus on school readiness, helping them develop the independence, confidence and social skills that will support a positive transition into their next stage.

Outdoor learning is equally important. The nursery uses its outdoor spaces as an extension of the learning environment – somewhere children can investigate, get active, take part in new experiences and enjoy plenty of everyday adventures.

We’re looking for a strong and experienced Nursery Manager who can bring confident leadership to the setting, maintain high standards and create a positive culture for children, families and the nursery team.

What We’re Looking For

full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Proven Nursery Manager experience

A strong track record of successfully leading an Early Years setting

Excellent knowledge of the

EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements

Confidence leading, motivating and developing a nursery team

Experience maintaining and driving high standards of care and education

Strong understanding of children's development across different age groups

Experience supporting effective

school readiness and transitions

Confidence overseeing staffing, deployment, ratios and day-to-day operations

Strong organisational and decision-making skills

A visible, supportive and hands-on leadership style

What You’ll Receive

Salary up to £40,000

Discounted childcare

Christmas closure

Your birthday off

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Long service awards

Wellbeing programme

Leading the Setting

Take overall responsibility for the successful day-to-day running of the nursery

Lead, motivate and develop practitioners across each age group

Maintain consistently high standards of Early Years care and education

Ensure the EYFS is embedded effectively throughout the setting

Support practitioners to create nurturing, engaging and age-appropriate environments

Ensure older children are given meaningful opportunities to develop

confidence, independence and school-readiness skills

Encourage teams to make creative use of the nursery's outdoor areas for learning, exploration and adventure

Oversee staffing, deployment, ratios and team performance

Maintain strong standards across safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory compliance

Build positive partnerships with parents and families

Drive continuous improvement and ensure high-quality practice remains consistent across the nursery

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.

Reference: WILL261376/DB

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