Nursery Manager

We're looking for an experienced Nursery Manager to lead our vibrant Watford nursery! You'll inspire and support your team, manage budgets and occupancy, and ensure the nursery runs smoothly while delivering the highest standards of care.
You'll be hands-on with the children, building strong relationships and creating a safe, fun, and stimulating environment. As part of our wider group of 14 settings, you'll collaborate with a team of fellow managers, sharing ideas and best practice to continually drive quality and innovation.
Please be advised if you do not possess a full and relevant qualification or experience within the childcare sector your application will not be considered.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
Lead and Inspire the Team: Manage, support, and develop staff through recruitment, training, and day-to-day guidance, while staying up to date with early years best practice.
Deliver High-Quality Care and Education: Ensure the nursery provides a safe, stimulating environment, implementing Toad Hall initiatives such as the Early Language Programme and Cook and Grow, and fostering strong parent partnerships.
Manage Operations and Growth: Oversee budgets, occupancy, marketing, and day-to-day operations, ensuring the nursery runs smoothly and thrives within the local community.
We offer the following amazing benefits and opportunities within our established nursery group:
Company Bonus Scheme
Employee of the month scheme
50% staff discount on childcare places
Birthday day off or Christmas shopping day
Annual Christmas party for all Toad Hall Staff
Long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years' service!
Opportunity to purchase additional Holiday

In addition to a full and relevant Level 3 qualification and an enhanced DBS check, the ideal candidate will also have a higher childcare qualification and/or a management or leadership qualification., In addition to a full and relevant Level 3 qualification and DBS check, the ideal candidate will also have a higher childcare qualification and/or a management or leadership qualification. Please be aware that candidates who do not have the relevant experience cannot be considered.

Toad Hall Nursery Group was established in 1993 and since then we have grown to 14 settings, where 440 employees support our 1,100 children a day. As part of our supportive Nursery Group, you'll join a caring community that celebrates individuality and teamwork. Our nurseries share a warm, inclusive culture where collaboration and kindness come first.