Job Description Nursery Manager | New Early Years Setting | Up to £50,000 This role is for an experienced Nursery Manager ready to lead a brand-new nursery. If you enjoy building strong teams, shaping culture, and creating outstanding early years provision, this is your opportunity. Quick Role Snapshot Salary: Up to £50,000 per year Location: Reading Contract: Full-time, permanent Setting: Brand-new nursery / Early Years setting Why This Job Is Worth Your Click Lead a new nursery opening, with the opportunity to shape practice, culture, and routines from day one Create a play-based, child-centred learning environment where children thrive Build and develop a motivated team with support from an experienced leadership structure Competitive salary up to £50,000, reflecting experience and responsibility What You’ll Need Previous experience as a Nursery Manager Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above) Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements What You’ll Do Oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring high-quality care and education Lead, mentor, and develop the nursery team to deliver outstanding early years practice Ensure compliance with EYFS, Ofsted, and safeguarding standards Create a fun, nurturing environment where children learn through play Build positive relationships with families, staff, and external professionals What Happens After You Apply We aim to make the process quick and straightforward. You’ll receive a prompt response, a friendly initial conversation, and clear next steps — no lengthy or complicated application process. Reference: WILL193954/MW INDMW