Nursery Manager Location: Watford Salary: Upto 42,000 Hours: Full-time, permanent Our client, a well-established early years setting, is seeking an experienced and motivated Nursery Manager to lead their team and oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident leader who is passionate about high-quality early years education, team development, and creating a nurturing, safe environment where children can thrive. The Role Lead and manage the nursery in line with EYFS, safeguarding and regulatory requirements Inspire, support and develop a committed staff team Ensure high standards of care, learning and development across all rooms Manage staffing, ratios, rotas and performance Build strong relationships with parents, carers and external professionals Oversee compliance, policies, audits and inspections Manage budgets, occupancy and operational efficiency The Ideal Candidate Holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above) Previous experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager ready to step up Strong understanding of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements Confident people manager with excellent communication skills Organised, professional and solution-focused Passionate about child development and quality practice Benefits Competitive salary Supportive ownership and senior leadership Ongoing training and professional development Clear progression opportunities Generous holiday ent