At Caring Kindergartens, children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are currently looking for a strong Nursery Manager to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a fairy godmother one day to firefighter the next, no two days are ever the same. 

What We’re Looking For:

We’re searching for a passionate and experienced leader who isn’t afraid to go the extra mile. You should be someone who can inspire and motivate our team to deliver the highest quality care and educational experiences for the children in our care. Your leadership will be pivotal in ensuring that each child receives the best possible start in life.

• Lead, motivate, and support a dedicated team of nursery staff;
• Foster a positive, collaborative working environment where every team member feels valued and supported;
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and staff training to maintain a high-quality workforce;
• Oversee staff performance, conduct regular supervisions, and provide ongoing development opportunities;
• Ensure effective communication within the team, encouraging feedback, ideas, and a team-oriented culture;
• Ensure the nursery provides a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for all children;
• Oversee the planning and delivery of the curriculum, ensuring it meets the individual needs of each child;
• Monitor and support children’s development, tracking progress and addressing any areas of concern;
• Promote the wellbeing, safety, and emotional development of the children;
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures and policies to protect the children at all times;
• Oversee the nursery’s budget, ensuring efficient use of resources and managing costs effectively;
• Manage daily operations, including attendance records, health and safety checks, and compliance with regulatory requirements;
• Ensure the nursery is well-equipped with resources, supplies, and educational materials.

What We Offer:

• Support from a dedicated Area Manager who will provide ongoing guidance and ensure you have the tools and resources you need to succeed.
• competitive salary and benefits package, including above statutory annual leave entitlements, along with other staff perks.
• A beautiful, private setting in Milton Keynes, providing a peaceful, modern and inspiring environment.
• A well presented nursery with an innovative outdoor space designed to stimulate and encourage children’s exploration.
• A supportive and friendly team who are passionate about what they do and dedicated to the children’s well-being.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth as we believe in supporting our staff to reach their full potential.
• The chance to lead, innovate, and make a real difference in children’s lives and the future of early years education.

To be successful in your application, you will need:

• A suitable Level 3 childcare qualification, recognised by the Department for Education.
• A good understanding of the EYFS
• Excellent understanding of the English language, spoken and written
• A good understanding of safeguarding practices
• Previous childcare experience in an early year setting
• Cleared DBS check
• The ability to extend children’s learning, through high quality experiences and activities
• Ability to manage a group of key children
• Good communication skills with both adult and children
• Be committed to reflective practice and self-development

Our safe and secure enabling environments ensure that fun and learning remains active and that everyone has the opportunity to develop through their own interests and deep level involvement.

The nursery is easily accessible from all local areas including surrounding villages.

What are the benefits for working at Caring Kindergartens:

• A brilliant work culture, celebrating success and achievements of our teams and the individuals within them. We consider ourselves to be like a family, therefore we care about everyone and their wellbeing, as happy staff make happy children;
• We all deserve a treat so we offer a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out;
• Financial support for our working parents, offering 60% discount on fees for all children that attend the nursery;
• We fully understand how Christmas and New Year is a time for family and friends (and some Christmas TV too) so we guarantee you time off over the festive period;
• Not only will we provide you with the training and access to platforms you require to carry out your role, but we’ll also regularly meet to check in with how you are getting on, working together to create an amazing, safe environment for you to ask questions and share thought, no matter how small.
• We are invested in your development, so for every stage of your career, we will tailor make your individual journey, with opportunities across our chain of nurseries;
• We can provide you with access to our NURTURE programme, preparing you to step into your next position within Early Years;
• Your health and wellbeing are very important to us, we offer every member ongoing internal support, along with an Employee Assistance Programme;
• To help keep worklife organised, fun and all in one place, we have an internal employee app to support staff to manage work rotas, book annual leave, access documents and policies, along with it's very own social media platform where activities, ideas and team challenges are regularly shared;
• Day One Inclusion – Every member of staff has the same rights as everyone else from their very first day with Caring Kindergartens.