Nursery Manager | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Salary £41,974 - £50,387 (inclusive of HCAS)

We are seeking a full-timeNursery 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!

To develop and manage the nursery as a viable business, in accordance withorganisation policies & procedures.

To ensure the consistent application of the health, safety& welfare policies in accordance withlegislation and that the practices employed, the material and equipment used conform to standards.

To ensure the administrative arrangements necessary for the effective running of the nursery including Ofsted registration, inspection and insurance.

To monitorand support the professional & personal development of all nursery staff.

Ensure financial viability & balanced budget at year end.

To be up to date on new legislation and developments in the administration of nurseries and child related issues and to initiate changes where appropriate.

To develop good relationships with all parents and encourage parent interest and participation in the nursery.

To attend any meetings/training as required

To be responsible for the locking/unlocking of the nursery each week, arranging staff cover and breaks to ensure correct ratios are maintained.

To provide and maintain records as necessary and appropriate, to compose letters and memoranda as required by the functions of the post.

To demonstrate continual professional development that will also benefit the team.

To have a clear vision on the nursery strengths/areas for development.

To offer places from the waiting list as and when the spaces become available.

Any other duties from time to time

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at

Berkshire Healthcare are

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include

• 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

The “must haves” for this role

• Relevant Level 3 and 4 qualification or equivalent qualification in line with those listed on the ‘qualification finder’ section of www.education.gov.uk or working towards this
• In depth understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate
• Food Hygiene Certificate
• As stated in the EYFS, a good standard of written and spoken English. Also able to read and understand English such as to follow instructions or interpret a policy
• In depth knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection and appropriate protocol
• Evidence of ongoing professional development including childcare specific training
• Experience of any work which demonstrates the skills required for the post
• Experience of managing a team. Management and supervisory skills within a nursery setting
• Budgetary control
• Excellent communication skills with adults and children
• Professional approach towards this post and all confidential matters
• Caring approach to the individual needs of the children
• Ability to work under pressure and manage and prioritise your workload
• Understanding and empathy with specific problems of working parents
• Flexible approach to hours which includes a willingness to attend meetings, training and nursery events as appropriate

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have.

Please don’t hesitate to call

Lee

Owen-Macleodon 01753 63 5480or email

lee.owenmacleod@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Applications for this role will be considered on a first come first serve basis and we may close the vacancy early if the right candidate is found.

This advert closes on Wednesday 20 May 2026

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