Windsor
?? Nursery Manager Windsor ?? Location: Windsor, Berkshire Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: Competitive, based on experience Start Date: September 2025 KiddyKare is delighted to be supporting a highly reputable and long-standing independent nursery in Windsor, in their search for a Nursery Manager to join and lead their dedicated early years team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated childcare professional to step into a managerial role within a nurturing and educationally focused nursery. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, support a small team, and be hands-on with the children, particularly in the 23-year-old room. About the Role: Term Time Responsibilities Include: * Supporting the Head of EYFS with nursery management and administration * Line managing key nursery staff to ensure the highest standards of care, teaching and learning * Leading parent partnerships and meetings, and contributing to the creation of formal reports and progress journals * Planning and preparing for nursery open mornings and supporting admissions * Overseeing curriculum planning, classroom setup, and effective delivery of EYFS * Acting as a key person to a group of children, contributing to their personal and educational development * Ensuring adherence to safeguarding, equality, and inclusion policies * Engaging in outdoor supervision, extended hours provision, and daily nursery routines Holiday Responsibilities Include: * Managing the day-to-day running of the nursery when the Head of EYFS is offsite * Organising staff rotas, holiday cover, and ensuring compliance with ratios * Coordinating site security, liaising with maintenance and facilities teams * Supervising childrens wellbeing, safety, meals, and progress tracking * Overseeing the holiday club provision and managing budgets and parent communications What Were Looking For: * Minimum Level 3 in Childcare (NVQ or equivalent) * Previous experience in a senior nursery or management role * Excellent working knowledge of EYFS and child development * Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills * Proficiency in using online learning journals and digital communication tools * A warm, professional, and proactive attitude * Strong safeguarding awareness and commitment to childrens welfare * Ability to work flexibly, including occasional additional hours for meetings and events Whats on Offer: * A leadership role in a well-established, friendly nursery setting * Opportunities for ongoing training and development * Supportive senior leadership and a collaborative working culture * Competitive salary and benefits * Central Windsor location with great transport links If you're a passionate childcare professional ready to step into a leadership role, we want to hear from you! Apply today through KiddyKare to join a nursery where children and staff thrive together. JBRP1_UKTJ