We are looking to welcome a Nursery Manager at Nanny Bears Broadclyst!
Are you an experienced Room Lead, Senior Practitioner or Deputy Manager looking to progress into your first Nursery Manager role?
At Nanny Bears, we believe great managers are developed from passionate practitioners who truly understand children, families and their team. If you're ready to take the next step in your career within a supportive and nurturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Our beautiful, homely nursery in Broadclyst cares for just 10 children under the age of three, creating a calm, family-focused environment where children receive highly individualised care and staff are valued as part of the Nanny Bears family.
We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic and motivated Nursery Manager who shares our values and is committed to creating a nurturing environment where every child is cared for as if they were one of our own.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a small, dedicated team within a unique setting that prioritises quality over quantity.
The role is offered on a 41-hour contract worked across four days per week, with Wednesday as your fixed non-working day, supporting a healthy work-life balance while providing consistency for the nursery team and families.
As Nursery Manager, you will:
- Lead and inspire a small team of practitioners to provide exceptional care and learning experiences.
- Create a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment for children and their families.
- Build strong and positive relationships with parents and carers.
- Ensure high standards of care, learning, safeguarding and compliance are maintained at all times.
- Support the planning and delivery of engaging experiences tailored to each child's individual needs and interests.
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery.
- Maintain compliance with EYFS requirements, policies and procedures.
- Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, receiving ongoing mentoring and support as you develop your management skills.
- Support occupancy growth and the continued success of the nursery.
- Champion the Nanny Bears ethos of creating a true home-from-home environment.
This role would be particularly suited to someone who is ready to move into management for the first time and is looking for a supportive company that will invest in their development.
Why Join Nanny Bears?
At Nanny Bears, we do things differently.
We recruit based on values and attitude, building teams of passionate, positive and like-minded individuals who genuinely care about children and each other. Our nurseries are relaxed, welcoming and sociable environments where staff are encouraged to build meaningful relationships and feel part of a supportive family.
Benefits
- Your family is our family – support for life's challenges both inside and outside of work.
- Wellbeing matters – regular social events, team-building activities and wellbeing resources.
- Personal growth – ongoing training, development opportunities and leadership support.
- Recognition and reward – loyalty and commitment are genuinely valued.
- Additional annual leave entitlement for managers.
- Supportive senior leadership team committed to helping you succeed.
- Opportunity to make a real difference within a small, close-knit nursery.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
- Experience working within an Early Years setting.
- Experience leading a room or supporting the management of a team.
- Sound knowledge of child development and the EYFS Framework.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to motivate, support and develop others.
- Positive, enthusiastic and child-centred approach.
Desirable
- Previous supervisory, Room Lead or Deputy Manager experience.
- Experience working with external professionals and agencies.
- Experience supporting inspections, audits or quality improvement initiatives.
Safeguarding
Nanny Bears Childcare Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and all relevant safer recruitment checks.
All applicant information will be handled in accordance with GDPR requirements. Our Privacy Notice can be found on our website.
Apply Today
If you're a passionate Early Years professional ready to take the next step in your career and lead a beautiful small nursery with the support of an experienced senior leadership team, we'd love to hear from you.
Please contact us to request an application form. Once received, we will review your application and be in touch regarding the next stage of the recruitment process.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £33,310.37 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
