Nursery Manager

Description:

Join a nurturing environment where every moment matters.

Job Title: Nursery Manager
Location: Akeley Wood Nursery and Junior School, Akeley, Buckingham
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday |
Contract: Permanent | 52 weeks

About Akeley Wood Junior School

Akeley Wood Junior School is a warm, vibrant and caring community set within stunning rural surroundings near Buckingham. Our Nursery provides a joyful, stimulating and secure space where children aged 12 months to 4 years can explore, play and learn with confidence.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our Early Years team. We are also open to applications from apprentices, making this a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to begin, or further develop, a rewarding career in early childhood education.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual to inspire our children. The Nursery Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and day-to-day running of the school's nursery provision. The role ensures a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where children can learn and develop in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, while supporting the school's ethos and values.

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:

Lead and manage the nursery team, fostering a positive and professional working environment

Oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery, including staffing, rotas, and ratios

Ensure full compliance with EYFS, safeguarding requirements, and relevant regulatory standards

Deliver a high-quality, play-based curriculum aligned with EYFS principles

Monitor children's development, including planning, assessment, and progress tracking

Promote inclusive practice and support children with additional needs

Maintain high standards of health, safety, hygiene, and safeguarding at all times

Manage nursery resources, equipment, and budget effectively

Build strong relationships with parents and provide regular updates on children's progress

Lead parent meetings, reports, and nursery events

Support transitions into Reception and collaborate with wider school staff

Contribute to inspections, school initiatives, and the wider life of the school

What you'll bring

Qualifications

Level 3 Early Years qualification (minimum)

Level 5 or 6 qualification (desirable)

DSL Qualification (desirable)

Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to obtain)

Skills

Strong leadership and team management skills

Excellent organisational and time management abilities

Clear and confident communication skills

Ability to build positive relationships with parents, staff, and external partners

Strong understanding of safeguarding and child welfare practices

Ability to inspire, motivate, and support both staff and children

Experience

Significant experience working within an early years setting

Proven leadership or supervisory experience

Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and Ofsted expectations

Experience in a school-based or independent nursery setting (desirable)

How to Apply

Please submit your application form and supporting statement via our recruitment portal.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales