Nursery Manager

Nursery ManagerDidcot, Oxfordshire£47,000 per annum40 hours per week | All Year RoundAre you an experienced Early Years leader looking for your next challenge?Tinies is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly regarded nursery group for an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a successful setting in Didcot.This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious childcare professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional care and education, developing high-performing teams, and creating an environment where children can thrive.What You'll Receive:Competitive salary of £47,000 per annumAnnual salary reviewsOngoing training and professional developmentExcellent career progression opportunities within a growing nursery groupIncreasing annual leave entitlement with length of serviceTeam socials and staff eventsFree parkingFree uniformThe RoleAs Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership and day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care, learning, safeguarding, and compliance are consistently achieved.You will lead, motivate, and develop your team, build strong partnerships with families, and create a positive culture where both children and staff feel valued and supported.Key responsibilities include:Leading and inspiring the nursery teamMaintaining high standards of care, education, and safeguardingSupporting staff development and performanceBuilding positive relationships with children, families, and professionalsManaging occupancy, compliance, and operational excellenceEnsuring the nursery provides an outstanding experience for every childAbout YouLevel 3 Early Years qualification (essential)Maths and English qualificationsPrevious experience in a Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager roleStrong leadership and team management skillsPassionate about delivering outstanding Early Years educationExcellent communication and relationship-building abilitiesSound knowledge of safeguarding and regulatory requirementsEnhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain oneSafer Recruitment & Equal Opportunities: At Tinies, safeguarding children and promoting their welfare are at the heart of everything we do. We are fully committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.We work closely with nurseries, families and corporate clients across the UK, maintaining high standards of safer recruitment and safeguarding. Every candidate is subject to robust recruitment, screening and vetting procedures to confirm their suitability to work with children.All Tinies candidates must hold the appropriate enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for their role, or the relevant equivalent in Scotland or Northern Ireland, alongside all other checks required as part of our safer recruitment process.Tinies is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and to providing fair and equal opportunities for all applicants and workers. We do not tolerate discrimination on any grounds.