Job Summary
We are looking for an Experienced Nursery Manager to join our busy day nursery.
If you’re an energetic, experienced leader who thrives on being involved, supporting your team, and creating magical early‑years experiences every day, we’d love to welcome you.
As Nursery Manager at our setting, you won’t just oversee the setting — you’ll be part of it. You’ll model outstanding practice on the floor, guide your team with warmth and clarity, and bring your experience to every corner of the nursery
Level 3 in childcare required as minimum. Must have GSCE level C or above in Mathematics & Previous Leadership experience essential.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all aspects of nursery operations, including staff supervision, curriculum implementation, and compliance with regulatory standards
- Adhere to high quality safeguarding provisions to protect & support the children, families & staff also ensuring all staff knowledge and practise is always up to date
- Foster a warm, safe, and stimulating environment that supports children's developmental needs and promotes their well-being
- Recruit, train, and mentor nursery staff to ensure high-quality childcare delivery
- Supporting staff in their continuous professional development
- Delivering and organising team meetings & training days
- Build strong relationships with parents and guardians through clear communication, regular updates, and responsive support
- Plan events to promote partnership with parents e.g. parent evenings, family fun days, graduation/ parties
- Oversee daily activities, ensuring adherence to health and safety policies, including risk assessments
- Coordinate with external professional agencies & inspectors during visits, meetings, transitions, inspections.
- Manage administrative tasks such as record keeping, invoices, financial reports, resource planning, and scheduling
Skills
- Proven management experience within early childhood education or childcare settings
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team
- Extensive experience working with children, understanding their developmental stages and needs
- Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with staff, parents, and regulatory bodies
- Excellent understanding of the EYFS, minimum level 2 safeguard trained, paediatric first aid trained, knowledge of health & safety standards, and best practices in nursery management
- Good organisation skills, being able to prioritise, work under pressure & delegate
- Childcare level 3 minimum qualified and GCSE level C or above essential
This post will be based on 37.5 hour - 42.5 hours per week.
To apply please email - [email protected]
please include a personal statement telling us why you feel you fit this position, discussing your qualifications, previous skills and experience.
An application form should be completed also which you will receive after contacting us.
Safer recruitment practices are followed to ensure all candidates are suitable to work with children. This role will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of identity, scrutiny of employment history, and the gathering of suitable references.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £31,960.00-£36,221.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
