Nursery Manager - Walton-on-Thames (KT12) £38,000-£45,000 salary (dependent on experience and qualifications) We are delighted to be working with a family-owned Nursery franchise to find an experienced and successful Nursery Manager to support and lead the team and nursery provision at their venue based in Walton-on-Thames… The owner and director of the group has had her own highly successful career in Early Years and Childcare and is excited to have motivated and dedicated individuals join her journey of creating an 'Outstanding' place to both work and learn. The main focus of this role is to lead quality-driven practise with ambitious plans to become Ofsted Outstanding through improving daily provision, increasing occupancy levels, and ensuring all staff are creating a safe and thriving environment for children and their families. The organisation offer a comprehensive staff benefits package, including: Competitive basic salary Continuous professional development opportunities Up to 50% childcare discount 30 days annual leave, rising to 33 days with years of service, plus your Birthday off Cycle to work scheme Monthly team building events and treats Free on-site parking You will need: A full and relevant level 3, or above, childcare qualification (level 6 qualification is highly desirable) Comprehensive knowledge and experience leading and managing Early Years settings with proven experience and evidence of improving performance The ability to build strong, nurturing relationships with all stakeholders The ability to operate autonomously, be comfortable with responsibility, and take ownership A passion for childcare and child development and making a difference to the community Your recruiter for this role is Josie Taylor, Senior Account Manager at Love Childcare Recruitment. You can get in touch with her simply by applying directly to the role.