*Excellent Opportunity to join a supportive and established team always making sure they are over ratio!*
Nursery Manager – Portsmouth, Hampshire
Salary: £36,000–£45,000 per year (depending on experience, hours, and qualifications)
Hours: 35–40 hours per week | Monday–Friday (4 days considered) | Shifts between 7:30am–6:00pm
Contract: Permanent, all year round
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Nursery Manager to join our welcoming nursery in Portsmouth, Hampshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager ready to take the next step or an existing Nursery Manager seeking a fresh challenge. You'll lead a dedicated team in a nurturing, child-centred setting where kindness, curiosity, and meaningful relationships are at the heart of everything we do.
Benefits
- Ongoing training and development
- Holiday entitlement
- Contributory pension scheme
- Discounted childcare
- Onsite parking and public transport links
Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire the nursery team to deliver outstanding care and education
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery
- Ensure compliance with EYFS, safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements
- Support staff through mentoring, supervisions, and professional development
- Manage occupancy, recruitment, budgets, and nursery targets
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and the wider community
About You
- Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification
- Previous Deputy Manager or Nursery Manager experience
- Strong knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted requirements
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Passionate about delivering exceptional childcare
- Eligible to work in the UK
How to Apply
Please send your CV to: [email protected] to apply.
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Pay: Up to £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Transport links
Application question(s):
- What is your own email and mobile to contact for interview please?
- When can you start this position, do you have notice to give?
- Which qualification in childcare do you hold? (Minimum L3 EYE required)
- Are you a driver with own car or will you be using public transport? Please provide your postcode.
- How many years Nursery or Deputy Manager experience do you have?
- Please confirm you can work: all year round, 40 hours / shifts between 8am–6pm?
Work Location: In person
