Overview
Join a nursery where relationships matter.
At Rodley Village Day Nursery, we are a long-established, family-owned private nursery group with two highly respected settings in Rodley and Calverley, caring for up to 85 children each day. Unlike larger nursery chains, our owners are actively involved in the day-to-day running of both nurseries, providing genuine support, guidance and an open-door approach.
Many of our team have been with us for years, something we're incredibly proud of. We have built a warm, welcoming and supportive culture where staff are encouraged to grow professionally while always putting children at the heart of everything we do.
We are now looking for an exceptional Nursery Manager to lead our Rodley Village Day Nursery.
This is not a role for someone taking their first step into management.
We are seeking an experienced, confident and inspiring leader who has already demonstrated success managing a busy private day nursery and who shares our passion for delivering exceptional care and education for every child.
Responsibilities
As Nursery Manager, you will provide inspirational leadership to an established and dedicated team, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding and early years education are consistently delivered.
Working alongside the owner, you will have the autonomy to lead your team while benefiting from ongoing support, collaboration and shared expertise across both nursery settings.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading and inspiring an experienced team of Early Years professionals.
- Creating a positive, supportive and respectful working environment.
- Maintaining exceptional standards of care, education and safeguarding.
- Delivering an ambitious, child-centred curriculum in line with the EYFS Framework.
- Preparing for and confidently leading Ofsted inspections.
- Supporting, mentoring and coaching staff to continually develop their practice.
- Delivering in-house training and promoting a culture of continuous professional development.
- Building outstanding relationships with children, families, professionals and the wider community.
- Maintaining compliance across all statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Driving continuous improvement whilst preserving our warm family ethos.
- Lead and manage the nursery team, providing guidance, support, and training to staff members
- Oversee the planning and delivery of age-appropriate educational activities and programmes
- Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and developmental progress of all children in care
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and organisation within the nursery environment
- Develop and implement policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements
- Build strong relationships with parents and guardians, offering regular updates on their child's progress
- Manage administrative tasks including enrolments, record keeping, and scheduling
- Monitor staff performance, conduct appraisals, and facilitate professional development opportunities
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations at all times
- Coordinate with external agencies or professionals when necessary for specialised support or assessments
Requirements
- This role is suited to an experienced Nursery Manager who leads with kindness, professionalism and integrity.
You will have:
- A minimum of 3 years' experience within Management at a private day nursery (essential).
- Extensive knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Birth to Five Matters and child development.
- Proven experience of successfully managing Ofsted inspections.
- Strong operational leadership and organisational skills.
- Experience of developing, mentoring and coaching staff.
- The confidence and knowledge to deliver in-house staff training.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A genuine passion for delivering outstanding experiences for children and families.
- A calm, approachable and supportive leadership style.
- Excellent safeguarding knowledge with current or previous experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
- A full and relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3 minimum).
A degree in Early Years, Education or a related field would be highly desirable but is not essential.
The Person We're Looking For
Qualifications and experience are important—but personality matters just as much.
We're looking for someone who is:
- Warm, approachable and compassionate.
- Passionate about Early Years education.
- Able to inspire confidence in both children and adults.
- A natural relationship builder.
- Positive, resilient and solutions-focused.
- Professional while remaining approachable.
- Passionate about creating an environment where children, families and staff all feel welcomed and valued.
Why Join Our Family?
When you join us, you're joining more than a nursery—you become part of a family business that genuinely values its people.
You'll benefit from:
- A supportive owner-led management team.
- Daily access to experienced leadership across both settings.
- A well-established, loyal and experienced staff team.
- A respected nursery with an excellent local reputation.
- Opportunities to influence practice and shape the future of the nursery.
- A culture built on kindness, teamwork and mutual respect.
- Ongoing professional development and support.
Our Commitment
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is at the heart of everything we do. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, suitable references and safer recruitment procedures.
If you are an experienced Nursery Manager or Deputy looking to join a supportive family-run nursery where your leadership will be valued, your ideas listened to and your team genuinely supported, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for someone who doesn't simply manage a nursery—but leads a team, inspires excellence and creates an environment where every child and every member of staff can thrive.
Pay: Up to £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
