About our Clients
In central Leicester, our clients are looking for a passionate and experienced Nursery Manager for a small but growing setting, part of a lovely well established family group. You will need to be an experienced manager or very strong deputy manager who is up for a challenge is supporting and growing occupancy and team. Covering Monday to Friday, 40 hrs a week, Salary, depending on experience is c£40k with great benefits.
What are Clients are looking for
Essential for the Nursery Manager Role
- Level 3 or above Early Years / Childcare qualification (full and relevant)
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in early years, including 2 years’ in a management or team-leading role.
- Experience leading or supporting Ofsted inspections
- Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and health & safety practices
- Experience managing nursery teams, occupancy, and budgets
- Deliver high-quality care and learning while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements
Ideal Nursery Manager Candidate
- Passionate about early years and committed to outstanding outcomes
- Confident leader, able to support and guide staff across the nursery
- Experienced in leading a nursery, managing operations, and driving improvements
- Proactive, flexible, and committed to maintaining high standards
- Builds strong relationships with children, families, and staff
Apply today for the Nursery Manager role to lead a nursery setting and make a real difference in children’s early years!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £36,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Transport links
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leicester, Leicestershire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Nursery: 4 years (required)
- Early childhood education: 4 years (required)
- childcare: 4 years (required)
- Management: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Leicester, Leicestershire (preferred)
Work Location: In person
