About the Role
We are looking for an experienced, passionate and dedicated Nursery Manager to lead our early years setting and ensure we provide the highest standards of care, education and safeguarding for every child.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who genuinely understands early years practice, child development and the EYFS, and who is committed to creating an environment where children, families and staff can thrive.
You will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery, lead and develop the team, maintain high standards of practice and compliance, and drive continuous improvement across the setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the nursery.
- Lead, motivate and develop a strong and professional early years team.
- Ensure high-quality care, learning and development in line with the EYFS.
- Maintain excellent standards of safeguarding, health, safety and hygiene.
- Support staff through supervision, training, mentoring and performance management.
- Oversee staffing, rotas, recruitment, records and general administration.
- Build strong, positive relationships with parents and carers.
- Monitor the quality of practice and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Ensure the nursery remains compliant with EYFS, Ofsted and safeguarding requirements.
- Create a warm, inclusive and stimulating environment where every child is valued and supported.
About You
We are looking for someone with:
- Proven management or senior experience within a nursery or early years setting.
- Strong hands-on experience working with young children.
- Excellent knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Confidence in dealing with parents, staff and external professionals.
- A proactive approach to maintaining and improving standards.
- A genuine passion for early years and a strong commitment to children's wellbeing and development.
- A relevant early years qualification appropriate for the role.
A full UK driving licence would be advantageous where required for nursery operations or outings.
The Person We Are Looking For
We are not simply looking for someone to manage the nursery. We want an early years professional who is genuinely invested in children, understands what excellent provision looks like and is prepared to lead by example.
You should be knowledgeable, caring, confident, organised and ambitious for children, with the ability to inspire your team and maintain consistently high standards.
If you are passionate about early years and want to make a genuine difference to children, families and your team, we would love to hear from you.
What We Offer
- A rewarding leadership position where you can make a genuine difference.
- A dedicated and supportive team.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- The opportunity to shape and continually improve our provision.
- [Insert additional benefits.]
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a short covering letter explaining why you are suited to leading our nursery and what excellent early years provision means to you.
Safeguarding is at the heart of our recruitment process. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Pay: £30,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
