Nursery Manager

Grandir UK Limited; Woking; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Woking is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead the nursery operations, ensuring high quality childcare and educational standards. The role involves promoting a positive environment, managing staff, and complying with regulatory requirements. Applicants must possess Level 3 or higher in Early Years qualifications. This is a maternity cover position from January 2026 to January 2027. Competitive benefits are included, such as annual leave and employee wellness programs.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Cash bonus for referrals

Wellbeing Day

Employee benefits portal

24/7 remote GP appointments

Cashback on medical procedures

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 qualification in Early Years.
• Experience in managing or working within a nursery setting.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery.
• Ensure children receive stimulating experiences.
• Responsible for administrative duties associated with the nursery.
• Facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with staff training requirements.
• Recruit, train, and appraise all staff.
• Maintain professional relationships with parents.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Early Years Education

Team Management

Education

Level 3 or above in Early Years

Job description

One shiny wet nose, two big furry ears, two big goggly eyes!

Our Day Dream Day Nursery in Woking, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a reliable Nursery Manager with Level 3 or above in Early Years to provide professional leadership and ensure that the nursery runs effectively each day.

This is a Maternity Cover Position (January 2026 - January 2027)

Benefits

• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Total 33 days annual leave inc bank holiday (FTE) – Includes an extra 3 days annual leave over the Christmas period
• ‘Wellbeing Day’ – an extra day off just for you
• Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at 100’s of online high street stores, turning points into cash
• 24/7 remote GP appointments
• Claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy
• 'May I say thank you' for the month of May to appreciate the hard work and dedication of staff teams
• Working for a business that has received Great Place To Work certification, putting people at the core of what we do

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children
• Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development
• Responsible for all administrative duties associated with the nursery, such as maintaining children’s records, ordering equipment, maintaining inventories, and keeping personnel records
• Facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies and implement any recommendations
• Be responsible for ensuring the nursery remains compliant in respect of suitably trained staff with relevant first aid qualifications
• Agree and deliver occupancy targets
• Recruit, induct, support, train and appraise all staff to ensure delivery of high-quality childcare practice
• Ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly and professional relationships with parents and carers

We are delighted to announce our official certification as a Great Place To Work, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive and thriving environment for our employees. This accreditation aligns with our overarching mission to deliver high-quality childcare and education, fostering the growth of children into happy, smart, and healthy individuals. Placing children and families at the core of our efforts, we acknowledge that our dedicated teams play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional education and care.

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.