Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager
Full-Time 40 hours per week
Opening Hours: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 (DoE)

Are you an experienced Nursery Manager or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a passionate and driven leader to oversee the daily operations of our welcoming and high quality early years setting.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident leader who is committed to delivering outstanding childcare, inspiring a team, and driving continuous improvement.

About the Role:

As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and development of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care, education, safeguarding, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and support the nursery team to deliver exceptional practice
• Ensure full compliance with EYFS, Ofsted, and safeguarding requirements
• Oversee curriculum planning and maintain high quality teaching standards
• Manage occupancy, staffing, and budgets effectively
• Build strong partnerships with parents and external professionals
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain a positive nursery reputation

About You:

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years (minimum) - Level 5 or above desirable
• Previous experience as a Nursery Manager or a Deputy Manager with a minimum of 6 months' experience ready to step up
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and Ofsted standards
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Confident, organised, and solution focused

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Supportive senior management
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Opportunity to make a real impact and grow with the setting
• A positive, collaborative working environment

If you are a dedicated childcare professional with the drive to lead and inspire a team, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment

This post involves working with children and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including barred list information, veri?cation of identity, right to work in the UK, and con?rmation of original quali?cation certi?cates. In line with legislation, references will be requested prior to interview where possible and online searches may be carried out for shortlisted applicants to identify any safeguarding or suitability concerns. As a registered childcare provider, we are also required to check whether applicants are disquali?ed under the Childcare (Disquali?cation) Regulations, which includes completing a childcare disquali?cation declaration. Where applicants have lived or worked overseas, additional overseas police or criminal record checks will be required.