Job Description

Nursery Manager - Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Are you a passionate early years professional ready to lead a nursery team and give young children the best possible start in life?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Nursery Manager to lead a welcoming, nurturing nursery within a well-established independent school setting in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire.

The Role

You will oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery, lead and support staff, and create a safe, stimulating environment where children aged 12 months to 4 years can learn, play and thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, motivate and develop the nursery team.
  • Deliver a high-quality, play-based curriculum in line with the EYFS framework.
  • Maintain safeguarding, health and safety standards and regulatory compliance.
  • Monitor children's development and support smooth transitions into Reception.
  • Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
  • Manage staffing, rotas, resources and daily nursery operations.

What We're Looking For

  • Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification; Level 5 or above desirable.
  • Significant experience working in an early years setting.
  • Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
  • Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and child development.
  • Excellent communication, organisational and team leadership skills.
  • A warm, proactive and nurturing approach to supporting children and families.

Paediatric First Aid and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training are desirable, with a willingness to obtain relevant training where required.

Working Pattern & Benefits

  • Term-time working across 36 weeks, plus 6 weeks of holiday club.
  • Monday to Friday, with hours aligned to nursery provision between approximately 8:00am and 6:00pm on a rota.
  • The opportunity to shape early years provision within a supportive school community.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Role: Nursery Manager

If you are ready to inspire a team, champion children's development and make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your early years leadership career in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire.

e:charlie.lumsdon@twrecruitment.com
t: 01727 236 255