About Us
At Little Explorers, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive. We are passionate about delivering outstanding early years education and creating meaningful experiences for children, families, and our team.
We are seeking an exceptional Nursery Manager to lead our nursery with energy, vision, and a commitment to excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated early years professional who is ready to make a lasting impact on children's lives while developing and supporting a high-performing team.
The Role
As Nursery Manager, you will work closely with the Leadership team to ensure compliance, team engagement and outstanding results. You’ll demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm for success, driving our vision to be a leading Early Years Provider.
You will be responsible for delivering outstanding care and high-quality early education, ensuring that performance standards are consistently achieved. You will also drive the commercial success of your nursery where our colleagues, families and children feel valued.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire a team of early years professionals to deliver outstanding childcare and education.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safeguarding, health and safety, and statutory requirements.
- Drive high standards across all areas of nursery practice and curriculum delivery.
- Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and the local community.
- Recruit, develop, coach, and retain talented team members.
- Monitor occupancy, budgets, and financial performance to support business growth.
- Manage day-to-day operations, policies, and procedures effectively.
- Prepare for inspections and maintain excellent quality standards.
- Foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Champion children's wellbeing, learning, and development at every stage.
What We're Looking For
Essential Requirements:
- Level 3 Early Years qualification (minimum).
- Proven experience in a Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, or senior leadership role within an early years setting.
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Experience managing teams, performance, and staff development.
- A genuine passion for delivering exceptional outcomes for children.
Desirable:
- Experience leading a nursery through successful inspections.
- Strong understanding of occupancy management and nursery business operations.
- Paediatric First Aid certification.
- Experience implementing quality improvement initiatives.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and private health insurance.
- Flexible working options
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Career progression within a growing organisation.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Discounted childcare.
- Pension scheme.
- Employee wellbeing support.
Why Join Us?
This is more than a management role—it's an opportunity to shape young lives, lead a dedicated team, and build a nursery environment where children flourish. If you are an ambitious and passionate early years leader looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.
Apply Today
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and what makes you an outstanding Nursery Manager.
Join us in creating exceptional beginnings for every child.
Little Explorers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced background checks and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Pay: £30,160.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
