Term-Time Nursery Manager - Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire £17 Per Hour

TERM-TIME NURSERY MANAGER - RICKMANSWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE

Location: Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire

Salary: £17 per hour

Working Pattern: Term Time Only

Position: Nursery Manager / Preschool Manager / Early Years Manager

Recruitment Agency: Early Years Academy

TERM-TIME NURSERY MANAGER JOB IN RICKMANSWORTH - £17 PER HOUR

Are you an experienced Nursery Manager, Preschool Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager looking for an exciting new leadership opportunity in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire?

Would you love a rewarding Early Years management position that offers a term-time-only working pattern, allowing you to enjoy a better balance between your professional and personal life?

Early Years Academy is recruiting a passionate, motivated and experienced Term-Time Nursery Manager for an Early Years setting in Rickmansworth, offering a competitive hourly rate of £17 per hour.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident Early Years leader who enjoys managing nursery operations, supporting staff development, maintaining high standards of childcare and creating an inspiring learning environment where children can flourish.

As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the effective day-to-day running of the setting, leading and motivating the nursery team, maintaining safeguarding standards and ensuring children receive high-quality early education.

We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic and approachable leader with strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to children's wellbeing and development.

Whether you're an established Nursery Manager looking for a term-time position or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to progress into nursery management, we would love to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overseeing the effective day-to-day management and operation of the nursery or preschool.
• Leading, supervising and motivating the Early Years team.
• Maintaining high standards of childcare, education, safeguarding and professional practice.
• Ensuring the setting operates in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework.
• Supporting practitioners with curriculum planning, observations, assessments and children's developmental progress.
• Monitoring the quality of teaching, learning and care throughout the setting.
• Creating a safe, welcoming, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
• Supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and promoting inclusive practice.
• Ensuring appropriate staff-to-child ratios and effective staff deployment.
• Supporting staff recruitment, induction, mentoring, supervision and professional development.
• Building strong and positive relationships with parents, carers and external professionals.
• Ensuring safeguarding, child protection, health and safety and nursery policies are followed consistently.
• Managing nursery administration, record-keeping and operational responsibilities.
• Supporting effective communication between staff, families and relevant professionals.
• Leading nursery improvement planning and maintaining high standards in preparation for Ofsted inspections.
• Promoting positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and children's independence.
• Managing day-to-day operational challenges in a professional and solution-focused manner.
• Encouraging a positive team culture based on respect, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Supporting the implementation of nursery policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Promoting the nursery's commitment to high-quality Early Years education and children's development.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A recognised Level 3 qualification or above in Childcare or Early Years, suitable for the position.
• Previous experience working in a nursery, preschool or Early Years setting.
• Experience in a senior Early Years position, such as Nursery Manager, Deputy Nursery Manager or Preschool Manager.
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework.
• A thorough understanding of safeguarding, child protection and safer recruitment responsibilities.
• Experience leading, mentoring and supervising nursery staff.
• Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of Ofsted expectations and Early Years regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting curriculum planning, observations and developmental assessments.
• An understanding of inclusive practice and supporting children with SEND.
• The ability to build positive relationships with parents, carers, colleagues and external professionals.
• Confidence managing nursery operations and maintaining high standards of childcare.
• A genuine passion for delivering high-quality early education.
• Previous experience managing a term-time nursery, preschool or sessional Early Years setting would be advantageous.

Candidates with relevant Deputy Nursery Manager experience who are ready to progress into a management role are also encouraged to apply.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Confident, professional and approachable.
• Passionate about children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• An enthusiastic, supportive and inspiring leader.
• Organised, reliable and committed.
• Calm and confident when managing challenging situations.
• An excellent communicator with children, staff and families.
• Able to motivate, mentor and develop nursery colleagues.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities to improve nursery practice.
• Committed to safeguarding and maintaining high standards.
• Dedicated to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Flexible, adaptable and solution-focused.
• Motivated to continue developing their Early Years leadership career.

SALARY AND WORKING PATTERN

• Hourly rate of £17 per hour.
• Term-time-only working pattern.
• Opportunity to lead and manage an Early Years setting.
• Opportunity to develop nursery leadership and management experience.
• Opportunity to mentor and support qualified Early Years practitioners.
• Opportunity to contribute to nursery improvement and high-quality childcare provision.
• Scope to discuss continued professional development and future career progression.
• The exact weekly working hours, number of working weeks, holiday-pay arrangements and contract details will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

WHY CHOOSE A TERM-TIME NURSERY MANAGER POSITION?

A term-time Nursery Manager role offers the opportunity to combine a rewarding leadership career with a working pattern that follows the setting's term dates.

For experienced Early Years professionals who are looking for greater flexibility and a better work-life balance, term-time positions can be particularly appealing.

As Nursery Manager, you will continue to play an important role in shaping children's learning experiences, supporting staff development and maintaining high standards of childcare.

This position provides the opportunity to use your management experience while working within a term-time operating schedule.

The setting's exact term dates and any additional working requirements will be discussed during the recruitment process.

WHY BECOME A NURSERY MANAGER?

Working as a Nursery Manager is an incredibly rewarding career that allows you to make a lasting difference in children's lives while leading and developing a dedicated Early Years team.

You will play an important role in ensuring children receive the highest standards of care and education, helping them build confidence, independence, communication skills and a love of learning.

As Nursery Manager, you will also support practitioners in developing their skills, encourage positive relationships with families and help create an environment where both children and staff can thrive.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Early Years leader who is passionate about maintaining quality, supporting children's development and making a positive contribution to the nursery community.

We welcome applications from suitably qualified Early Years professionals living in Rickmansworth, Chorleywood, Croxley Green, Watford, Northwood, Moor Park, Abbots Langley and surrounding areas who are able to travel to the setting.

SAFEGUARDING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Early Years Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Appointment will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, right-to-work verification and confirmation of relevant qualifications.

We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process.