Salary £41,974 – £50,387 (inclusive of HCAS)
We are seeking a full‑time Nursery Manager (37.5 hours per week) to be based at Jack in the Box Nursery in Slough, working shifts between 7:00am and 6:00pm.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT) Nurseries have been established for over 30 years, with sites in Maidenhead, Slough, and Reading. Open 51 weeks a year, Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 6:00pm, our purpose‑built, single‑storey nurseries provide high‑quality care and early education for children aged 6 months to 5 years.
As part of the NHS, BHFT Nurseries are trusted by families and recognised for delivering exceptional standards of care aligned with NHS values. Our teams are made up of dedicated colleagues, from trainees to degree‑qualified practitioners, with a strong focus on staff development, retention, and wellbeing.
As Nursery Manager, you will lead a skilled and motivated team, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can thrive. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of care and learning, supporting the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and promoting positive outcomes for every child.
Lead a dedicated team and help us make the difference in children’s early years!
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage the nursery as a viable business, in accordance with organisation policies & procedures.
- Ensure the consistent application of the health, safety & welfare policies in accordance with legislation and that the practices employed, the material and equipment used conform to standards.
- Ensure the administrative arrangements necessary for the effective running of the nursery including Ofsted registration, inspection and insurance.
- Monitor and support the professional & personal development of all nursery staff.
- Ensure financial viability & balanced budget at year end.
- Be up to date on new legislation and developments in the administration of nurseries and child related issues and initiate changes where appropriate.
- Develop good relationships with all parents and encourage parent interest and participation in the nursery.
- Attend any meetings/training as required.
- Be responsible for the locking/unlocking of the nursery each week, arranging staff cover and breaks to ensure correct ratios are maintained.
- Provide and maintain records as necessary and appropriate, compose letters and memoranda as required by the functions of the post.
- Demonstrate continual professional development that will also benefit the team.
- Have a clear vision on the nursery strengths/areas for development.
- Offer places from the waiting list as and when the spaces become available.
- Any other duties from time to time.
Benefits
- Flexible working options to support work‑life balance.
- 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell.
- Generous NHS pension scheme.
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities.
- ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles.
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services.
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants.
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality.
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites.
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