Nursery Centre Director
Posted 17 hours 35 minutes ago by St. George's Nursery
Location: Thurnby, Leicester (Bobblewood Nursery)
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Shifts between 7:30am and 6:00pm
Salary: Up to £46,000 per annum + annual salary reviews and bonus opportunities
Benefits- £500 Welcome Bonus
- £500 Recommend a Friend scheme
- 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional paid Wellbeing Day
- Childcare discounts
- Free confidential wellbeing and counselling support
- Pension contribution scheme
- Ongoing training and career progression
- Free on-site parking
- Team socials and our annual black-tie awards evening
- Join an Award-Winning Nursery Group
St. George's Nursery Group has been providing high-quality childcare across the East Midlands for over 30 years and was recognised as one of the Top 20 Nursery Groups in 2024.
We're looking for an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager to lead our Bobblewood Nursery in Thurnby.
Bobblewood offers a warm, home-from-home environment in a beautiful character building, with a large garden, woodland learning areas and its own log cabin. Our approach focuses on play, creativity and giving children meaningful opportunities to explore and learn.
Your Role- Lead the day-to-day running of the nursery
- Inspire, support and develop your team
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, care and EYFS practice
- Build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues
- Support nursery occupancy and growth
- Create a positive environment where children and staff thrive
- Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
- At least two years' early years or other suitable experience
- Experience leading and motivating a nursery team
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and regulatory requirements
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A positive, professional and family-focused approach
You'll join a supportive team with structured induction, mentoring, in-house training and ongoing career development. Many of our colleagues have been with St. George's for over 15 years.
If you're passionate about early years and enjoy inspiring and developing teams, we'd love to hear from you.
Diversity & InclusionWe are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.