Nursery Manager

Are you an experienced Early Years professional seeking a role where you’ll feel valued, supported, and fairly compensated ? Look no further!

At Victoria House Day Nursery and Pre-school , we’ve recently increased our salaries to reflect the vital role our Room Leaders play in providing exceptional care.

• Location: Victoria Road, Marlow, SL7 1DL

• Full-time - 40 hours

• Enhanced salary of £29,244.80 per year following our latest annual pay increase

• Level 3 Childcare Qualification – Essential

Our nursery is conveniently located in the heart of Marlow, just a short walk from the Town Centre and easily accessible from the A404. Plus, there are excellent bus links nearby!

At Family First, we truly value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Referral programme: Earn up to £750 for referring a friend!
• Employee Childcare Discounts: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children.
• Annual Leave: Start with 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
• Health and Wellbeing Programme: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Excellent Transport Links and Free Onsite Parking.

As a Room Leader, you will:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences tailored to children's age and development.
• Support the holistic development of children—physically, intellectually, socially, and emotionally.
• Assist staff in maintaining high-quality updates on the EyLog system and child learning journals.
• Lead by example, promoting respect and credibility in your role.
• Implement an effective key person approach to foster secure attachments for children.
• Maintain accurate records on the EyMan system and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Prioritize the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff member, parent, and visitor.

*Please note: Duties and responsibilities may evolve, and additional tasks relevant to this role may be assigned.

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification – Essential.
• Over 1 year of experience working in Early Years – Essential.
• Over 6 months of experience in a senior position – Desirable.
• Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations for achieving a Good or Outstanding rating – Desirable.
• Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements – Essential.
• Fluency in written and spoken English – Essential.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Victoria House Day Nursery and Preschool is proud to be part of the Family First Group. We treat everyone with respect and equality, ensuring that all children and families receive the support they need, free from discrimination.