Nursery Manager

Location: Haddenham, Oxfordshire – OX11

Contract: Permanent | Full-Time

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: Up to £48,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications

Setting: Nursery for up to 65 children

Team: Approximately 25 staff

About the Role

ACR Recruitment & Training Ltd are delighted to be supporting a well-established nursery in Haddenham, Oxfordshire with the recruitment of an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Early Years leader to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of a nursery caring for up to 65 children, while leading and supporting a dedicated team of approximately 25 staff.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining high standards of care, education and safeguarding, while creating a positive environment where children, families and staff can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Take overall responsibility for the effective day-to-day management of the nursery

Lead, support and motivate a team of approximately 25 staff

Ensure the nursery provides a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children

Maintain high standards of Early Years practice in line with the EYFS framework

Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are consistently followed

Support staff development through effective leadership, mentoring and performance management

Maintain strong relationships with parents, carers and the wider nursery community

Oversee planning, observations, assessments and children's development

Ensure appropriate staffing levels, ratios and operational

requirements are maintained

Monitor and maintain high standards of health & safety, hygiene and compliance

Work collaboratively with the nursery leadership team to drive continuous improvement

Support the recruitment, induction and development of nursery staff

Maintain a positive, inclusive and professional nursery culture

What We're Looking For

A relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above – essential

Previous experience in a Nursery Manager or senior Early Years leadership position

Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework, safeguarding and child development

Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a nursery team

Excellent communication and organisational skills

A confident and professional approach to nursery management

Strong understanding of Ofsted

requirements and Early Years best practice

Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues

A genuine passion for providing high-quality Early Years education and care

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

Why Apply?

Salary up to £48,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications

Permanent, full-time position

40 hours per week

Lead an established nursery with up to 65 children

Manage and develop a team of approximately 25 staff

Opportunity to make a genuine impact on the quality and success of the setting

Supportive professional environment

Opportunities for ongoing development and career progression

Ready for Your Next Leadership Opportunity?

If you're an experienced Early Years professional looking for your next challenge and have the leadership skills to manage and develop a successful nursery team, we'd love to hear from you