Job Description
We are looking for an outstanding Nursery Manager to join our client’s team.
This will be a varied “hands on” Manager role working for a lovely settingwho are looking for a personable and passionate Manager that enjoys all area of the role and has experience as a Manager in previous settings.
The role of the Nursery Manager will include:
- Ensure that children are kept safe, and that staff understand, and when necessary, follow safeguarding procedures
- Promote and facilitate partnerships with parents/carers and other family members
- To manage and be responsible for the day to day running of the nursery to ensure a safe and efficient Day Nursery
- To implement the daily routine
- To ensure the safety and hygiene of all equipment, repairs or replacement as necessary
- To ensure that the nursery is safe, stimulating and compliant with EYFS, Ofsted, Local Authorities, relevant bodies and safeguarding requirements.
- To manage and deliver against agreed Key Performance Indicators and aspects of nursery financial and operational management
The ideal Nursery Manager will need to be/have:
- Experience of working in a senior role within a childcare/nursery setting
- Minimum NVQ level 3 in Childcare or equivalent
- To be able to communicate effectively, give support to other members of the team and to be a good team player
- To be able to work on own initiative
This role is working for a progression and growing group of nurseries, offering fantastic benefits and further career progression.
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Nursery Name
RCM Recruitment Ltd is a specialist recruitment company focused on connecting exceptional early years professionals with outstanding nurseries, pre-schools, and childcare settings across the UK.
We understand that recruiting in the early years sector is about more than simply filling vacancies. The quality, experience, and values of a childcare professional can have a lasting impact on children, families, and the success of a setting. That is why we take a people-first approach to recruitment, focusing on finding the right fit for both candidates and employers.
Our specialist team supports early years settings with the recruitment of Nursery Nurses, Early Years Practitioners, Room Leaders, Nursery Managers, Deputy Managers, Apprentices, and other childcare professionals. We work closely with each client to understand their requirements, culture, and long-term objectives before identifying suitable candidates.
For candidates, we provide a supportive and straightforward recruitment experience, helping early years professionals find opportunities that match their skills, ambitions, and career goals.
Our commitment is built around quality, integrity, and long-term relationships. By combining sector knowledge with a personalised approach, we aim to become a trusted recruitment partner for early years employers and professionals alike.
Our vision is to help build a stronger early years workforce by connecting talented people with organisations where they can thrive and make a meaningful difference to children's lives.
Our values:
- People First – We put candidates, clients, and children at the heart of what we do.
- Quality – We focus on finding the right person, not simply filling a vacancy.
- Integrity – We operate with honesty, transparency, and professionalism.
- Partnership – We build long-term relationships with the settings and professionals we support.
- Passion for Early Years – We understand the importance of the sector and are committed to helping it grow.