Nursery Manager
Little Acorns Day Nursery – Crowland, Peterborough
Crowland, Peterborough
Salary: £34,000 - £38,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Full-Time, Permanent
Monday to Friday
About Little Acorns Day Nursery
Little Acorns Day Nursery is an Ofsted-rated Good nursery located in Crowland, Peterborough. We are passionate about providing exceptional childcare and early years education in a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive.
We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and ambitious Nursery Manager to lead our dedicated team and continue driving the nursery forward. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader who is passionate about achieving outstanding outcomes for children, supporting staff development and building strong relationships with families and the local community.
As Nursery Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the future of the nursery, maintaining high standards of care and education, supporting occupancy growth and ensuring the continued success of the setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the nursery team to deliver high-quality childcare and education.
- Ensure full compliance with EYFS requirements, safeguarding legislation and Ofsted standards.
- Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- Support, mentor and develop staff through supervisions, appraisals and training.
- Build positive relationships with parents, carers and external professionals.
- Oversee nursery administration, staffing, payroll information and invoicing processes.
- Monitor occupancy levels and support the continued growth of the nursery.
- Manage budgets and support the financial performance of the setting.
- Develop and implement quality improvement plans.
- Ensure the nursery remains inspection-ready and continuously strives for excellence.
Essential Requirements
- Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years Qualification or above.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience within an early years setting.
- At least 2 years' experience in a leadership role such as Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager or equivalent.
- Excellent knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
- Experience managing and developing staff teams.
- Good IT skills and confidence using nursery management systems and Microsoft Office.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Level 5 qualification or Early Years Degree.
- Paediatric First Aid qualification.
- Food Hygiene qualification.
- SENCO experience or qualification.
- Experience leading or supporting an Ofsted inspection.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- 21 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive ownership and management team.
- Employee wellbeing support.
- Childcare discount (where applicable).
- Free on-site parking.
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference and help shape the future of the nursery.
Safeguarding
Little Acorns Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and safer recruitment procedures.
Apply Now
If you are a passionate and experienced early years leader looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Management: 2 years (required)
- Nursery: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 childcare (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
