Toad Hall Nursery
Nursery Manager
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Nursery Manager for our new nursery opening soon in Guildford!
Salary: up to £50,000 per annum
We’re looking for an experienced Nursery Manager to lead our new nursery based in Guildford that will be opening soon! You’ll inspire and support a new team, manage budgets and occupancy, and ensure the nursery runs smoothly while delivering the highest standards of care.
You’ll be hands-on with the children, building strong relationships and creating a safe, fun, and stimulating environment. As part of our wider group of 15 settings, you’ll collaborate with a team of fellow managers, sharing ideas and best practice to continually drive quality and innovation.
Please be advised if you do not possess a full and relevant qualification or experience within the childcare sector your application will not be considered.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
- Lead and Inspire the Team: Manage, support, and develop staff through recruitment, training, and day-to-day guidance, while staying up to date with early years best practice.
- Deliver High-Quality Care and Education: Ensure the nursery provides a safe, stimulating environment, implementing Toad Hall initiatives such as the Early Language Programme and Cook and Grow, and fostering strong parent partnerships.
- Manage Operations and Growth: Oversee budgets, occupancy, marketing, and day-to-day operations, ensuring the nursery runs smoothly and thrives within the local community.
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Benefits and Opportunities:
- Company Bonus Scheme
- Employee of the month scheme
- 50% staff discount on childcare places
- Birthday day off or Christmas shopping day
- Annual Christmas party for all Toad Hall Staff
- Long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years’ service!
- Opportunity to purchase additional Holiday
Who we are
Toad Hall Nursery Group was established in 1993 and since then we have grown to 14 settings, where 440 employees support our 1,100 children a day. As part of our supportive Nursery Group, you’ll join a caring community that celebrates individuality and teamwork. Our nurseries share a warm, inclusive culture where collaboration and kindness come first.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We take safeguarding seriously and follow safe recruitment procedures. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Essential qualification criteria:
In addition to a full and relevant Level 3 qualification and an enhanced DBS check, the ideal candidate will also have a higher childcare qualification and/or a management or leadership qualification.
Please be advised if you do not possess a full and relevant qualification or experience within the childcare sector your application cannot be considered.
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