Nursery Manager

The Old School, Main Street, Harborough Magna, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 0HS. We are seeking to appoint from September 2026 a highly motivated and committed 'hands on' Nursery Manager to lead our Nursery provision. The Early Birds Nursery is operated by The Revel C of E Primary School and is part of The Ignite Federation. The successful candidate will work with a high degree of autonomy within a rural village setting and will be strategically supported by our Assistant Headteacher, Head of School and Executive Headteacher. The role aims to continue to grow a highly successful and popular nursery provision where systems are firmly embedded and expansion is possible within the locality.

The successful candidate will be an excellent early years practitioner who can ensure a stimulating, high quality and innovative early years learning experience for our youngest children and be able to demonstrate that they can:

• Deliver high quality childcare and developmental learning in a safe and caring environment alongside your team, working to, and exceeding national standards.
• Regularly monitor and review the quality of provision.
• Manage and lead an excellent, motivated and dedicated team of nursery staff.
• Manage occupancy levels and market the provision.
• Ensure effective communication and liaison with parents, other professionals and outside agencies.
• Support the ethos, vision and Christian distinctiveness of The Revel CofE Primary School.
• Demonstrate passion and commitment in striving towards excellence in all areas.
• Monitor and manage the nursery budget including half termly invoicing, ensuring effective spending.

What we offer

• A friendly, supportive staff team and Governing body.
• A supportive school environment that places a high emphasis on personal professional development and innovation.
• Opportunities to grow and develop our nursery provision, with scope to expand to include school holiday provision in the future.
• Opportunity to work with a high degree of autonomy while benefiting from professional partnerships.
• An already well resourced and highly regarded setting with established quality partnerships within the community.

• A minimum relevant Level 3 Child Care qualification.
• At least two years of previous work experience, preferably with supervisory/management experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of OFSTED standards within the Early Years.
• Excellent knowledge of EYFS and the 0-5 framework.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children.
• Paediatric First Aid and Child Protection desirable (training available).
• A demonstrable drive towards non negotiable excellence.

If you feel you have all the necessary attributes, are highly motivated and dedicated to making a positive difference to children's lives, apply now. We look forward to receiving your application.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged so that you can see first-hand what we can offer. Please contact the school office by email or phone: or .

You can find out more about our school by visiting the Revel Primary School website or our Facebook page. Search for The Revel C of E Primary School or 'Early Birds at The Revel'.

Please complete and return the online application form to Mrs J Morris by Monday 13th April, 12 noon. Interviews will be held on Thursday 16th April 2026.

The Revel C of E Aided Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and we expect everyone to share this commitment. This post requires a successful enhanced DBS check, identity checks and requires all applicants to supply good professional references.