Nursery Manager

Full time JEM Childcare Solutions United Kingdom

Posted On 11/03/2026

Job Information

Job Level: Nursery Manager

Sector: Early Years

Location: City Leicester, Province Leicestershire, Postal Code LE5

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000

Job Description

About our Clients

In central Leicester, our clients are looking for a passionate and experienced Nursery Manager for a small but growing setting, part of a lovely well-established family group. You will need to be an experienced manager or a very strong deputy manager who is up for a challenge in supporting and growing occupancy and team. Covering Monday to Friday, 40 hrs a week. Salary, depending on experience, is approximately £40k with great benefits.

Requirements

Essential for the Nursery Manager Role

• Level 3 or above Early Years / Childcare qualification (full and relevant)
• Minimum 4 years' experience in early years, including 2 years' in a management or team-leading role.
• Experience leading or supporting Ofsted inspections
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and health & safety practices
• Experience managing nursery teams, occupancy, and budgets
• Deliver high-quality care and learning while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements

Ideal Nursery Manager Candidate

• Passionate about early years and committed to outstanding outcomes
• Confident leader, able to support and guide staff across the nursery
• Experienced in leading a nursery, managing operations, and driving improvements
• Proactive, flexible, and committed to maintaining high standards
• Builds strong relationships with children, families, and staff

Apply today for the Nursery Manager role to lead a nursery setting and make a real difference in children's early years!

Nursery Manager Benefits and Perks

• Company Pension
• Employee Discounted Childcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexibility to work around your life commitments
• Recognition and rewards to say thank you for a job well done