Nursery Manager

Heathcote House Nursery, The Old College, Southbroom Rd, Devizes

Overview – Nursery Manager

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds, and creating a magical learning environment?

This role would suit an Early Years professional, with the ability to help lead and support an incredible team of nursery staff and children, someone who will feel excited about working with us.

If you think this could be you, we have a fantastic package for you, and a warm welcome awaits!

Hours, Salary & Benefits :

Hours of work : 40 hours, 51 weeks a year

Contract type : Permanent

Salary : Up to £40,000 pa based on qualifications and experience.

• EV scheme through Octopus
• Cycle to work scheme and shopping discounts
• Staff discount of 50%
• Access to the group’s counselling scheme
• 3 x days of paid CPD / training per year
• 25 days holiday per year,
• Paid bank holidays off plus Christmas closure
• Access to fully funded apprenticeships, up to L5
• Accident at work insurance cover
• Staff uniform provided

Job Description :

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and ambitious Nursery Manager at Heathcote House Nursery in the beautiful market town of Devizes. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering high-quality Early Years provision and experienced in managing a setting with 90-100+ children attending. You will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operation of the nursery with the support of Wishford Education, and be ready to take an already successful nursery to new heights. The nursery was inspected by Ofsted in June 2025 and rated Good in all areas : find link here.

In particular, the inspector praised the positive interactions between staff and children.

Why Join Us?

Knowledge & Skills

Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Leadership

Safeguarding

Nursery Profitability

Management and Leadership

Teaching & Learning

Parent & Community Engagement

Knowledge & Skills

Personal Qualities

Qualifications

Please contact Molly Rees at HR@wishford.co.uk for any adjustments for the application or interview process or any questions about the role. All applications need to be made using Wishford’s Application Form. Our website is : www.heathcotehousenursery.co.uk

Applications Deadline : 1 st September 25

Role Commences : October 25

Interviews will take place as we receive applications, so prompt application is encouraged.

Heathcote House Nursery and Preschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

Wishford Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Appointments will be made solely on merit and will be made without regard to age, disability, gender, nationality, race, colour, ethnicity, or religion.

The application form is a downloaded word doc file. If you need any adjustments for the application or interview process please contact Molly.Rees@wishford.co.uk.

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