Nursery Manager / Deputy Nursery Manager

An Exciting Opportunity in a Beautiful Countryside Nursery!

Are you an experienced Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager looking for your next career move?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established, highly regarded countryside nursery in Alton, Hampshire.

Set within beautiful rural surroundings with extensive outdoor grounds, this nursery offers a unique learning environment where children are encouraged to explore, discover and develop through a Forest School-inspired approach.

With an Ofsted rating of Good with Outstanding elements, a supportive team and excellent benefits, this is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Early Years professional to make a real difference.

The Role:

As a Nursery Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery, leading a dedicated team and ensuring the highest standards of childcare, education and safeguarding.

This is a hands-on leadership position, ideal for someone who enjoys being actively involved with children and staff while overseeing the smooth running of the nursery.

Your responsibilities will include:

? Leading, motivating and supporting the nursery team to deliver outstanding childcare.
? Managing daily nursery operations, staffing rotas and team performance.
? Supporting staff development through supervisions, mentoring and training.
? Ensuring full compliance with EYFS, safeguarding, Ofsted and health and safety requirements.
? Overseeing childrens learning, development and progress using the Famly app.
? Maintaining excellent relationships with parents, carers and the wider community.
? Promoting outdoor learning and the nurserys Forest School ethos.
? Reviewing nursery policies and procedures to maintain high standards.
? Working closely with the Deputy Manager to ensure the nursery operates effectively.


What Were Looking For:

We would love to hear from candidates who have:

? Level 3 qualification in Early Years E