Nursery Manager

Overview

Up to £37,000 - 40 Hours per week. This nursery sits in a quiet, leafy area; children learn in bright, spacious rooms with direct access to a well-used outdoor garden.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring compliance with EYFS and safeguarding requirements.
• Manage, support and supervise room leaders and practitioners.
• Monitor quality of teaching, learning and care across all age groups.
• Maintain occupancy, parent relationships and local reputation.
• Oversee staffing ratios, rotas, recruitment and performance management.
• Ensure readiness for Ofsted inspections and maintain Good or higher standards.

What You'll Need

• Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or above).
• Recent experience as a Nursery Manager or senior Deputy Nursery Manager in a day nursery.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.
• Experience managing staff performance, ratios and compliance.
• Confidence operating as the designated safeguarding lead.

What's In It For You

• Training and ongoing professional development.
• Heavily discounted childcare.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Paid day off for your birthday.
• Wellbeing support programme.
• Pension scheme.

Before You Apply

This role requires recent experience as a Nursery Manager or a very experienced Deputy Nursery Manager in a nursery setting.

What Happens After You Apply

Applications are reviewed against the essential criteria.