Nursery Manager

You will be leading an established nursery and preschool rated 'Good' by Ofsted, providing care and early education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Based in a spacious converted house, the setting has a homely baby and toddler room alongside a dedicated preschool space, with a purpose-built sensory outdoor area supporting learning through play.

As Nursery Manager, you will take responsibility for the overall running of the setting, leading the team and maintaining high standards of care, education and safeguarding. The role would suit an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step into nursery management or an established Nursery Manager.

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

£35,000 - £40,000 salary for a full-time Nursery Manager position

Join a setting rated 'Good' by Ofsted

Dedicated on-site parking space

Free food and uniform provided

Opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager to progress into a Nursery Manager role

What You'll Need

Full and relevant

At

least

Deputy Nursery Manager experience or previous Nursery Manager experience

Strong working knowledge of the

EYFS and early years practice

Confident leading and supporting a nursery team

safeguarding and nursery compliance responsibilities

Strong communication and organisational skills

What You'll Do

Lead the day-to-day operation of the nursery and preschool

Manage and support the nursery team, maintaining consistent standards of practice

Ensure the setting provides high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS

Oversee safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery compliance requirements

Build positive working relationships with parents, colleagues and other professionals

Monitor the quality of provision and support improvements across the setting

Maintain a safe, well-organised environment where children's wellbeing and development remain central

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.