Nursery Manager

Job Description

Nursery Manager

£55,000 per year + Bonus Scheme | OTE Up to £60,000 | Full Time | Level 3+

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nursery Manager to take the lead of a setting at the beginning of its next chapter.

Following a recent programme of renovations, the nursery is ready to reopen, offering a refreshed environment with bright, spacious rooms designed to support children's learning, development and independence. Outside, a large garden complete with a vegetable patch provides plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventures, gardening, exploration and hands-on learning.

We're looking for a confident and accomplished Nursery Manager who can bring the setting back to life – building a strong team, establishing an excellent culture and ensuring high standards are embedded from day one.

With a £55,000 basic salary and bonus scheme offering earning potential of up to £60,000, this is a fantastic opportunity for a manager with a strong track record of achieving positive Ofsted outcomes.

What We're Looking For

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• Substantial experience as a Nursery Manager is essential.
• A strong and demonstrable track record with Ofsted, including positive inspection outcomes.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS framework and Early Years best practice.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection and regulatory compliance.
• Experience recruiting, leading and developing high-performing nursery teams.
• Confidence establishing strong standards, routines and expectations across a setting.
• Experience monitoring quality and implementing effective improvement plans.
• Strong understanding of occupancy, staffing and the operational requirements
• A visible, motivational and hands-on management style.

What's On Offer

• £55,000 basic salary
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• OTE up to £60,000
• Full-time permanent position
• Competitive annual leave package
• Discounted childcare
• Pension scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to lead a newly renovated nursery through an exciting reopening
• Scope to shape the team, culture and future direction of the setting

Your Opportunity

As Nursery Manager, you'll take ownership of the successful reopening and ongoing development of the setting. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead the nursery through its reopening following renovation.
• Establish a positive, professional and supportive culture from the outset.
• Recruit, lead, motivate and develop the nursery team.
• Maintain excellent standards of care, education and safeguarding.
• Ensure the EYFS is delivered consistently and effectively across all rooms.
• Drive quality improvement and maintain strong preparation for future Ofsted inspections.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and the local community.
• Oversee staffing, occupancy and the day-to-day operational performance of the setting.
• Ensure regulatory, health and safety and safeguarding requirements are consistently met.

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: WILL254441/DN-MW

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