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Nursery Manager Location: Watford Salary: Upto 42,000 Hours: Full-time, permanent Our client, a well-established early years setting, is seeking an experienced and motivated Nursery Manager to lead their team and oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident leader who is passionate about high-quality early years education, team development, and creating a nurturing, safe environment where children can thrive. The Role • Lead and manage the nursery in line with EYFS, safeguarding and regulatory requirements • Inspire, support and develop a committed staff team • Ensure high standards of care, learning and development across all rooms • Manage staffing, ratios, rotas and performance • Build strong relationships with parents, carers and external professionals • Oversee compliance, policies, audits and inspections • Manage budgets, occupancy and operational efficiency The Ideal Candidate • Holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above) • Previous experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager ready to step up • Strong understanding of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements • Confident people manager with excellent communication skills • Organised, professional and solution-focused • Passionate about child development and quality practice Benefits • Competitive salary • Supportive ownership and senior leadership • Ongoing training and professional development • Clear progression opportunities • Generous holiday entitlement • Company pension scheme • Discounted childcare (where applicable) If you are an experienced early years professional looking for your next leadership role, or a Deputy Manager ready to take the next step, we would be delighted to hear from you.