JEM Childcare Solutions
Nursery Manager
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Nursery Manager
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This beautiful nursery in Didcot, part of a growing group of nurseries, is seeking a passionate and experienced Nursery Manager to join their team and support the day-to-day operations of their setting. This is a 40-hour-a-week role (Monday to Friday), with a salary of approximately £45k, plus great benefits.
Requirements
Essential for the Nursery Manager Role
- A Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years/Childcare (full and relevant)
- At least 4 years’ experience in early years (including 2 years in a management or team-leading role)
- Experience in leading or supporting Ofsted inspections
- A strong understanding of:
- EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
- Safeguarding
- Health & safety practices
- Proven ability to manage:
- Nursery teams
- Occupancy
- Budgets
- Commitment to delivering high-quality care and learning while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements
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Ideal Nursery Manager Candidate
- Highly passionate about early years and dedicated to outstanding outcomes
- A confident leader who can support and guide staff effectively
- Experience in leading a nursery, managing operations, and driving improvements
- A proactive, flexible, and commitment-driven personality
- Strong ability to build relationships with:
- Children
- Families
- Staff
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Benefits
Nursery Manager Benefits & Perks
- Company Pension
- Employee Discounted Childcare
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexibility to work around personal commitments
- Recognition and rewards scheme for outstanding performance
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