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