Trainee Nursery Manager

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Nursery Manager in the day‑to‑day running of the setting and confidently stepping into the Manager role during their absence.
• Leading, mentoring, and inspiring a passionate staff team while strengthening your own management skills.
• Helping deliver an ambitious, child‑led curriculum and creating enabling environments where children can flourish.
• Ensuring the nursery meets and exceeds EYFS and Ofsted requirements, with the aim of achieving a minimum 'Good' rating.
• Building strong, positive relationships with parents and families and ensuring communication is warm, professional, and supportive.
• Assisting with key administrative tasks including staffing ratios, record keeping, budgeting, petty cash, and maintaining accurate data.
• Welcoming new families, supporting the key person system, and helping maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.