Lead and manage a Wantage nursery, ensuring high-quality early years care and learning, compliance with EYFS and safeguarding, staff management, occupancy and budget oversight, and support for Ofsted inspections.
About our
Clients
Our clients are a small but well-established nursery provider and are looking for their Wantage Nursery an experienced Nursery Manager to lead and support the setting, ensuring high standards of
care and education. Working a 40 hr week they are offering salary up to £47k depending on experience and qualifications.
Requirements
What
are Clients are looking for
Essential for the Nursery Manager Role
Level 3 or above Early Years / Childcare qualification (full and relevant)
Minimum 4 years’ experience in early years, including 2 years’ in a
management or team-leading role
Experience leading or supporting Ofsted inspections
Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and health & safety practices
Experience managing nursery teams, occupancy, and budgets
Deliver high-quality care and learning while ensuring compliance
with statutory requirements
Ideal Nursery Manager Candidate
Passionate about early years and committed to outstanding outcomes
Confident leader, able to support and guide staff across the nursery
Experienced in leading a nursery, managing operations, and driving improvements
Proactive, flexible, and committed to maintaining high standards
Builds strong relationships with children, families, and staff
Apply today to lead a nursery as the Nursery Manager and make a
real difference in children’s early years!
Benefits
Nursery Manager
Benefits and Perks
Company Pension
Employee Discounted Childcare
Employee Assistance Programme
Xmas Closure
Flexibility to work around your life commitments
Recognition and rewards to say thank you for a job well done
Similar Jobs
Kids + Family • Professional Services
Manage day-to-day nursery operations, lead and support staff, ensure compliance with EYFS, safeguarding, health & safety and statutory requirements. Oversee occupancy and budgets, prepare for and support Ofsted inspections, deliver high-quality care and learning, and build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
Kids + Family • Professional Services
Lead a small nursery setting: manage staff, occupancy, budgets and day-to-day operations; ensure high-quality care and EYFS compliance; oversee safeguarding, health & safety, and Ofsted readiness while building strong relationships with children, families and the team.
Kids + Family • Professional Services
Lead day-to-day operations of a large nursery, manage teams, budgets and occupancy, ensure high-quality early years education and compliance with EYFS, safeguarding, health & safety and Ofsted requirements, and support staff development and family relationships.
What you need to know about the London Tech Scene
London isn't just a hub for established businesses; it's also a nursery for innovation. Boasting one of the most recognized fintech ecosystems in Europe, attracting billions in investments each year, London's success has made it a go-to destination for startups looking to make their mark. Top U.K. companies like Hoptin, Moneybox and Marshmallow have already made the city their base — yet fintech is just the beginning. From healthtech to renewable energy to cybersecurity and beyond, the city's startups are breaking new ground across a range of industries.
