Nursery Manager

Job DescriptionJoin a Nurturing Environment Where Every Moment Matters! Job Title: Nursery ManagerLocation: Akeley Wood Nursery and Junior School, Akeley, Buckingham, About Akeley Wood Junior SchoolAkeley Wood Junior School is a warm, vibrant, and caring community nestled in stunning rural surroundings near Buckingham. Our Nursery offers a joyful, stimulating, and secure space where children aged 12 months to 4 years can explore, play, and learn with confidence.
The RoleAre you an experienced Early Years leader ready for your next challenge? We're on the lookout for an ambitious Nursery Manager to lead a thriving nursery, inspire a dedicated team, and ensure every child receives the very best start in life. This is your chance to shape a nurturing, engaging environment where children flourish, staff feel supported, and families feel valued.
What You Will Be DoingLeading and developing a passionate Early Years team
Overseeing the day-to-day running of the nursery, including staffing and occupancy
Driving high-quality teaching, learning, and play experiences
Ensuring compliance with EYFS, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements
Monitoring children's development and promoting positive outcomes
Building strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external professionals
Managing budgets, resources, and operational performance
Creating a positive, supportive, and high-performing nursery culture

What You'll BringWe're looking for a leader who genuinely believes in the power of Early Years education and is passionate about helping children succeed. Here's what you need:
A minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification
Experience working within an Early Years setting
Leadership or management experience within a nursery environment
Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding requirements
Excellent communication, organizational, and people management skills
The ability to inspire, motivate, and develop others
A child-centred approach with a commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes

Desirable QualificationsLevel 5 or Level 6 Early Years qualification
DSL qualification
Paediatric First Aid certification

About Blenheim SchoolsBlenheim Schools is a growing family of innovative, high-quality independent schools committed to enabling outstanding futures for every student. Our ethos centers on truly understanding each child, their talents, character, and aspirations by providing a personalized, ambitious education that helps every child thrive.
We deliver a broad, enriching curriculum supported by tailored teaching and exceptional pastoral care. We celebrate individuality, nurture confidence, and champion every learner so they can discover their strengths and achieve their potential.
Joining Blenheim Schools means becoming part of a collaborative, forward-thinking community that values creativity, inclusion, and professional growth. Our teams are united by a shared belief in the power of education to transform lives and by a commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for students and families.
We are proud to be part of OFG Education, which in 2025 was officially certified as a Great Place to Work® for the sixth consecutive year.
How to ApplyComplete your application before the closing date. Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.