Nursery Manager
Lead a Nursery Where Children, Families and Staff Thrive
Are you an experienced Nursery Manager looking for your next challenge, or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to take the next step in your career?
We're looking for a passionate and inspiring Nursery Manager to lead our welcoming and well-established nursery. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact, lead a dedicated team, and create an outstanding environment where children can learn, grow and flourish every day.
If you're passionate about Early Years, love developing people, and want to work for a provider that genuinely values its staff, we'd love to hear from you.
What's in it for you?
✅ 34 days annual leave including bank holidays
✅ Generous childcare discount
✅ Healthcare cash plan (including dental and optical cover)
✅ 24/7 virtual GP access for you and your family
✅ Employee discounts and rewards platform
✅ Ongoing training and professional development
✅ Clear career progression opportunities
✅ Staff recognition and long-service awards
About the Role
As Nursery Manager, you'll have overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care, education, safeguarding and compliance.
You'll lead and inspire your team, build strong relationships with families, and create an engaging environment where both children and staff can achieve their full potential.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll have the autonomy to make a difference while being fully supported by an experienced senior leadership team.
Your Responsibilities
- Lead the nursery team to deliver exceptional care and education
- Ensure full compliance with EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements
- Support, coach and develop staff through regular supervision and training
- Create a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture
- Maintain high standards of health, safety and safeguarding
- Build strong partnerships with parents, carers and external professionals
- Monitor occupancy and support local marketing initiatives
- Oversee nursery administration, records and operational performance
- Drive continuous improvement and ensure outstanding outcomes for children
What We're Looking For
- Level 3 qualification in Early Years (Level 5 or above desirable)
- Previous experience as a Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager or senior nursery leader
- Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements
- Excellent leadership and people management skills
- Strong organisational and communication abilities
- A genuine passion for Early Years education and child development
- The ability to motivate, inspire and develop others
Why Join Us?
We believe that great nurseries start with great people.
Our children are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to creating a supportive environment where our teams feel valued, empowered and able to grow professionally.
Whether you're an experienced Nursery Manager or a talented Deputy Manager ready to step into your first management role, we'll provide the support, training and opportunities you need to succeed.
Ready to take the next step in your Early Years career?
Apply today and become part of a nursery where your leadership can make a lasting difference.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £44,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
