Job Description

About Toddlers Nursery UK

Toddlers Nursery UK is a newly Ofsted-registered early years setting, committed to providing a warm, safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 9 months to 6 years. We aspire to become an Outstanding nursery as per Ofsted standards and are looking for a passionate, driven and experienced Nursery Manager to lead our team on this exciting journey.

Role Purpose

The Nursery Manager is responsible for the overall day-to-day management of the nursery, ensuring exceptional quality of care and education, compliance with Ofsted and EYFS requirements, safeguarding, staff leadership, and a positive parent experience. This role is both operational and leadership-focused, requiring someone who is proactive, organised, and committed to continuous improvement.

Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Management

Lead, motivate and support a team of practitioners, fostering a culture of excellence, positivity, and accountability. Conduct staff supervision, appraisals, training and professional development. Ensure staffing ratios are always met, and assist with rota planning and recruitment.

Compliance, Safety & Regulation

Maintain full compliance with

Ofsted, EYFS (2024 Framework), safeguarding

, Health & Safety, and all legislative requirements. Maintain accurate records including children's files, accident forms, risk assessments, attendance registers, and safeguarding logs. Ensure all policies and procedures are implemented and reviewed regularly.

Quality of Education & Learning

Oversee the planning and delivery of the curriculum, ensuring it is engaging, inclusive and tailored to individual learning needs. Monitor and track children's progress, ensuring high-quality observations and assessments. Ensure the learning environment is purposeful, inspiring, organised and reflects children's interests.

Parent & Community Partnership

Build strong, professional relationships with parents and carers, ensuring open communication and a welcoming atmosphere. Manage enquiries, nursery tours, admissions, and ensure excellent customer service. Promote the nursery within the local community to support enrolments and reputation.

Financial & Administrative Duties

Manage nursery budgets, invoicing, purchasing and cost control. Maintain accurate records for funded places (including 15/30 hours funding). Ensure enrolment targets are achieved and occupancy levels are maximised.

RequirementsEssential Qualifications & Experience

Level 3, Level 5 or Level 6 in Early Years Childcare / Leadership (or equivalent). Minimum

2 years of managerial or deputy manager experience

in an early years setting. Strong understanding of

EYFS

,

Ofsted inspections

, safeguarding, and health & safety.

Why Join Toddlers Nursery UK?

Opportunity to lead a newly Ofsted-registered setting from the ground up. Supportive leadership team that values innovation, creativity and autonomy. Career progression opportunities as we scale and aspire to achieve Outstanding*.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,256.45-39,506.68 per year