Nursery Manager

• Address: Culford School, Culford, Suffolk IP28 6TX

• Salary: £35,000 per annum

• Hours: Full Time. 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, 07.30 am to 6 pm

• Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible

• Reference: 7715

We are looking for a self-motivated, proactive and inspiring Nursery Manager to work as part of a team in our nursery, catering for children from 12 months to 3 years of age. This is an exciting position to work in an ever-evolving setting. You must hold an up-to-date and recognised childcare qualification, level 3 or above with leadership experience. Early applications are encouraged as candidates will be reviewed regularly and the advert may close at any point.

Full-time role, based on 52 weeks per year and typically involving 40 hours per week. Working hours will usually fall between 07:30 am and 6 pm, although hours and weeks worked can be negotiable for the right candidate

Culford is a boarding and day school for over 900 children aged 1 to 18, set in 480 acres of beautiful Suffolk parkland, with an 18th century grade II mansion at its centre and three separate schools: the pre-prep and nursery (ages 1 to 7); the prep (ages 7 to 13); and the senior school (ages 13 to 18).

We believe in educating the whole person to deliver a well-rounded, fulfilled individual with excellent academic results. Everything we do is informed by our firm belief that learning should be challenging, enriching and fun. Culford is a Christian school with a Methodist tradition. We see education as a transformational process that guides pupils towards academic success, clear moral values, and the development of leadership and a readiness for the world of adulthood.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The list below is not exhaustive and assumes that from time-to-time other tasks not listed, may be required to ensure the efficient operation of the school.

• Leading and inspiring a team of Early Years Practitioners, promoting high standards of quality and care within the nursery

• Implementing and developing an age-appropriate curriculum to ensure that every child develops within a stimulating environment

• Possessing a thorough knowledge of Ofsted and the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and effectively implementing these requirements

• Implement all safeguarding and health and safety policies and procedures

• Maintaining and enhancing excellent parent partnerships of existing and prospective parents

• Confident leadership skills with the ability to communicate and motivate staff to meet and exceed levels of excellence

• Taking an active role within the Pre-Prep and Nursery Senior Management Team

Skills and personal qualities

• Fully supportive of the aims and ethos of an independent school.

• A good standard of written, spoken and listening skills.

• A high level of flexibility, a 'can do' attitude, and an openness to new ideas and practices.

• Dynamic and approachable, able to put people at ease, reassure, guide, and explain.

• Ability to confidently and effectively work alongside children, staff and parents.

• Understanding the age-appropriate needs and concerns of young children and having natural empathy with them.

• Innovative, hard-working, driven and determined.

• Resilient with a good sense of humour.

• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Enhanced holiday leave, 28 days per annum, plus 7 days bank holidays. May day is a working day

• Free lunch

• Onsite parking

• Continuing Professional Development and networking opportunities

• Enhanced pension contributions

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Access to Health Cash Plan after 6 months' service

• Group Life Insurance after 6 months service

• Membership of the Culford Sports and Tennis Centre

For more information:

Please feel free to contact the HR team by emailing:

To find out more, please visit our website (Culford School)

How to apply

To apply, please submit your completed application form and letter addressed to Victoria Steers, Head of Pre-Prep and Nursery email to:

The Culford Application form can be found on the Work for Us page on:

Closing date: 9 am, 8 August 2025.

We reserve the right to close the role early