Nursery Manager

Job Description

Nursery Manager

Up to £53,000 per year | 40 Hours per Week

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a vibrant, child-centred nursery that offers children days filled with fun and adventure. With bright, airy age-specific rooms, plenty of space to explore, and an impressive outdoor environment featuring a mud kitchen, gardening area, and exciting opportunities for outdoor play, the nursery encourages children to develop confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

We are looking for a qualified and experienced nursery manager who holds a full and relevant Level 3 qualification (or above) and has a proven track record in nursery management. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience, a solid understanding of Ofsted requirements, and a passion for delivering high-quality early years education.

What We're Looking For

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent).
• Previous experience as a Nursery Manager is essential.
• Experience participating in regulatory inspections with Good and Outstanding outcomes.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted requirements, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience driving quality improvement and maintaining high standards across a nursery setting.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality pedagogy, encourage innovation, and promote service excellence.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• A genuine passion for delivering exceptional early years education and supporting teams to succeed.

What You'll Receive

• Up to £53,000 per year
• Heavily discounted childcare
• Pension scheme
• Competitive annual leave package
• Bonus scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to lead a high-quality nursery committed to innovation and continuous improvement

Your Role

• Lead the day-to-day management and overall performance of the nursery.
• Inspire, develop, and support the nursery team to deliver outstanding early years practice.
• Maintain effective regulatory compliance, ensuring the nursery consistently meets statutory and Ofsted requirements.
• Lead continuous quality improvement initiatives across all areas of the setting.
• Promote high-quality pedagogy, innovative teaching approaches, and exceptional learning experiences.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, staff, and external professionals.
• Oversee occupancy, staffing, budgets, and the smooth operation of the nursery.
• Create a positive, inclusive culture where children and practitioners can flourish.

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.

Reference: WILL248965/DN

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