Nursery Manager – Ascot - £41,000 This Nursery Manager role is based in a well-established setting with large, airy rooms and a spacious outdoor garden, where children benefit from a fully embedded Forest School programme. Caring for children from three months to five years across defined age-group rooms, the nursery is structured and well-resourced, making it well suited to an experienced leader who can oversee quality, support staff, and ensure consistent standards across the provision. Before you apply You must hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above You must have recent Nursery Manager experience You should be confident leading a team and managing overall nursery operations Key Job Details Salary : £41,000 per year (depending on experience) Hours : 40 hours per week Contract : Full-time, permanent Setting : Private day nursery (0–5 years) Location : Ascot What’s on offer Large outdoor garden and Forest School programme Balance of operational leadership and time within rooms Heavily discounted childcare Day off for your birthday Pension scheme Enhanced parental leave Wellbeing programme Staff recognition initiatives What you’ll need Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above Proven experience as a Nursery Manager Strong knowledge of EYFS and early years compliance requirements Ability to lead teams, manage performance, and maintain operational standards What you’ll do Lead the day-to-day running of the nursery Oversee practice across rooms to maintain consistent standards Ensure delivery of EYFS, including outdoor and Forest School learning Manage, support, and develop room leaders and practitioners Monitor safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory compliance Build and maintain professional relationships with parents and carers All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Reference: WILL222519/DB