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Nursery Assistant Manager

Toad Hall Nursery


Job Location:

Watford - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 34611 - 34611
Posted: 29 September 2026 (22 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job description

Assistant Nursery Manager

100 Hempstead Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4LA

Salary from 34611.20 per annum

Were looking for an inspiring leader to join our amazing team as an Assistant Nursery Manager at our Watford nursery!

If youre passionate about early years love supporting people and have the drive to help a nursery grow and thrive wed love to hear from you. Working alongside the Nursery Manager youll help lead the team ensure the highest quality of care and education and play a key role in promoting the nursery and managing occupancy.

Bring your energy ideas and EYFS expertise - and help us make every day magical for children families and staff alike!

Please be advised if you do not possess a full and relevant qualification or experience within the childcare sector your application will not be considered.

We offer the following amazing benefits and opportunities within our established nursery group:

  • Company Bonus Scheme

  • Employee of the month scheme

  • 50% staff discount on childcare places

  • Birthday day off or Christmas shopping day

  • Annual Christmas party for all Toad Hall Staff

  • Long service awards atand 25 years service!

  • Opportunity to purchase additional Holiday

Key tasks and responsibilities:

  • Lead Quality and Compliance: Ensure the nursery meets all Ofsted EYFS and legislative requirements through high-quality practice regular audits and hands-on support in rooms.

  • Inspire and Support the Team: Engage actively with childrens learning and development while guiding developing and supporting staff across all areas from daily practice to performance and wellbeing.

  • Drive Success and Growth: Work closely with the Nursery Manager to manage budgets occupancy and staffing contributing to a thriving high-quality setting for children and families.

About our Watford Nursery

Conveniently situated on Hempstead Road just minutes from the town centre Watford Junction and with easy access to the M25 and M1 our spacious nursery offers a warm and nurturing environment where children can learn grow and thrive.

Our large well-equipped garden features designated play areas for each age group creating the ideal setting for sensory and exploratory play while fostering curiosity and creativity.

Who we are

Toad Hall Nursery Group was established in 1993 and since then we have grown to 14 settings where 440 employees support our 1100 children a day. As part of our supportive Nursery Group youll join a caring community that celebrates individuality and teamwork. Our nurseries share a warm inclusive culture where collaboration and kindness come first.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion colour national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status or disability status. We take safeguarding seriously and follow safe recruitment procedures. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Job requirements

In addition to a full and relevant Level 3 qualification and DBS check the ideal candidate will also have a higher childcare qualification and/or a management or leadership qualification. Please be aware that candidates who do not have the relevant experience cannot be considered.

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On-site
  • Watford
34611.2 per year
Operations
Full-time Permanent
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