Nursery Manager: Lead a Modern, Busy Setting (4/5 days)

Crowland, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire/Lincolnshire

£32,000 to £40,000 salary (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Monday to Friday / Opening Hours 7:30am to 6pm / 4 or 5-day work week available

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Nursery Manager or experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to join a purpose built nursery setting, built in late 2023, based in Crowland.

The nursery can cater for up to 70 children each day across 3 rooms, is already nearing capacity, and recently (February 2026) achieved an 'Expected Standards' Ofsted rating with a 'Strong Standard' in relation to Children's Welfare and Wellbeing.

The nursery is easily accessible by road and by bus from towns in the Peterborough area.

This is a senior leadership role where you'll take overall responsibility for the nursery - managing your staff, resources, and the nursery environment, supporting children's learning and wellbeing, and building strong partnerships with families and the wider community. You'll also play a key role in the business side of the nursery, supporting the owners with commercial and financial decisions and processes.

It's a exciting role with responsibility - but you won't be on your own. You'll have the support of the ownership and a team of 14 staff (10 full-time, 4 part-time), including a Deputy Manager, Room Leaders, and a full-time Chef!

• Flexibility to work a 4-day or 5-day work week (as appropriate)
• 40% discount on childcare fees
• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays, plus additional time off during the Christmas closure
• An opportunity to be trusted to run an established nursery with autonomy and support

• A full and relevant level 3 (or above) childcare qualification
• Ability to work a flexible rota between 7:30am-6pm Monday to Friday
• At least 2-3 years of experience working in a similar role
• Strong leadership and management experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures
• The ability to build strong, nurturing relationships with parents, children, and the wider community
• A passion for childcare and child development and making a difference to the community