Nursery Manager - Lead, Inspire & Make an Impact
Are you an experienced Nursery Manager or ambitious Deputy Manager ready to take the next step in your career?
We are looking for an exceptional Nursery Manager who can combine outstanding childcare knowledge with confident leadership, strong organisation and a genuine desire to build a nursery that children, families and staff love being part of.
This is more than a role overseeing ratios, rotas and paperwork.
We want a leader who can inspire a team, drive standards, build occupancy, create an outstanding parent experience and take real ownership of their nursery.
If you are passionate about Early Years but also commercially aware, highly organised and motivated by achieving results, we would love to hear from you.
The Role
As Nursery Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and performance of the nursery.
You will:
- Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing nursery team
- Create a positive, professional and supportive culture where staff can thrive
- Ensure children receive consistently high-quality care, education and experiences
- Maintain excellent standards across safeguarding, welfare, health & safety and compliance
- Lead the implementation of the EYFS and ensure the curriculum is ambitious, engaging and appropriate for every child
- Maintain high standards of practice and ensure the nursery is always ready for Ofsted
- Build strong, trusted relationships with parents and families
- Manage staffing, deployment, rotas, holidays and nursery ratios effectively
- Recruit, induct, coach and develop team members
- Address performance issues confidently and professionally
- Monitor nursery occupancy and support initiatives to attract and retain families
- Ensure enquiries, visits and registrations receive an exceptional level of service
- Manage nursery resources and expenditure responsibly
- Maintain accurate records and ensure all regulatory and company requirements are met
- Work closely with senior leadership while taking genuine ownership of your nursery
Who We’re Looking For
We're looking for someone who is positive, resilient, organised and confident leading from the front.
You should have:
- A minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS
- Excellent safeguarding knowledge
- Previous leadership or management experience within an Early Years setting
- A good understanding of Ofsted requirements and what high-quality Early Years provision looks like
- Strong people-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- The confidence to have difficult conversations when necessary
- Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
- A proactive approach – you see what needs doing and make it happen
- The ability to develop and motivate others
- High professional standards and attention to detail
Previous experience as a Nursery Manager, Deputy Nursery Manager, Early Years Manager or Senior Early Years Leader would be particularly advantageous.
The Person Behind the CV
Qualifications and experience matter, but so does attitude.
We want someone who:
- Takes pride in their nursery
- Sets high standards and leads by example
- Genuinely enjoys developing people
- Remains calm when things get busy
- Is solutions-focused rather than problem-focused
- Understands that excellent childcare and excellent customer service go hand-in-hand
- Is comfortable being accountable for results
- Brings energy, ideas and enthusiasm to the role
- Wants to continually improve rather than simply maintain the status quo
What You Can Expect From Us
In return, you'll join a family first organisation that believes great nursery managers should be trusted, supported and given the opportunity to make an impact.
We offer:
- Competitive salary
- Support from an experienced senior leadership team
- Ongoing professional development
- Opportunities for career progression
- A supportive and ambitious working environment
- The opportunity to genuinely shape the success of your nursery
- Recognition for strong performance and leadership
- A workplace where ideas and initiative are encouraged
Ready for Your Next Challenge?
If you are an experienced Early Years leader who wants more than simply “running the day-to-day”, this could be the opportunity for you.
We are looking for someone who wants to lead a great team, create an exceptional nursery and make their mark.
Apply today with your CV and tell us why you would be an outstanding Nursery Manager.
Successful applicants will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment.
Pay: £35,700.00-£36,720.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company car
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
