Nursery Manager
Full-Time | Minimum Level 3 Early Years Qualification
Salary: Up To £50,000
Why Join?
- 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
- Christmas and New Year shutdown
- Additional Wellbeing Day
- Flexible working options
- Regular salary reviews
- Significant childcare discount
- Enhanced maternity pay (100% for first 12 weeks)
- Enhanced paternity pay (100% for 4 weeks)
- Adoption leave
- Compassionate leave
- Parental bereavement leave
- Miscarriage leave
- 24-hour GP appointments
- Medical cashback (dental, physiotherapy and alternative therapies)
- Company pension
- Life assurance (ages 18–65)
- Statutory Sick Pay from Day 1
- Tailored training programmes
- Genuine progression opportunities
- £500 Refer-a-Friend Bonus
- Employee recognition and celebrations throughout the year
- Hundreds of retail discounts
- Gym membership discounts
- Cinema discounts
- Supermarket savings
- Sustainability initiatives and Carbon Literacy programme
As Nursery Manager, you'll:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing nursery team
- Deliver outstanding care and education in line with the EYFS
- Maintain excellent standards across the nursery environment
- Recruit, develop and support your team
- Drive occupancy and build strong relationships with families
- Ensure safeguarding and regulatory compliance
- Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections
- Manage nursery administration, records and resources
- Support and mentor staff through regular supervision and appraisals
- Promote a positive, welcoming culture for children, parents and colleagues
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who:
- Holds a relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above preferred)
- Has previous leadership experience within an Early Years setting
- Has an excellent understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements
- Is passionate about delivering exceptional childcare
- Can inspire, motivate and develop a successful team
- Builds strong relationships with children, families and colleagues
- Has excellent organisational and communication skills
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
