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Nursery Manager

£49,500 per year | 40 Hours per Week | All Year Round

Lead a nursery where children are inspired to learn, teams are supported to succeed, and quality comes first.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nursery Manager to join a well-established early years setting that provides exceptional childcare and education for children from birth to five years old. The nursery is looking for a passionate and inspiring leader who can build on its strong reputation while creating an environment where both children and staff can flourish.

Designed to encourage learning through play, this spacious and modern nursery offers a welcoming environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential.

Children benefit from bright, engaging learning spaces and exciting outdoor areas, where carefully planned activities promote confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• Previous experience as a Nursery Manager or an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager ready to take the next step.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS framework, safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements.
• A passion for delivering outstanding childcare and early years education.
• The ability to inspire, develop, and lead a successful team.

What’s On Offer

• Heavily discounted childcare
• Competitive pension scheme
• Competitive annual leave package
• Life insurance
• Long service awards
• Sector-leading training and professional development opportunities
• Refreshments provided

Nursery Manager Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care and education are consistently achieved.
• Inspire, motivate, and develop a team of Early Years professionals to deliver outstanding practice.
• Maintain compliance with the EYFS framework, safeguarding legislation, and all statutory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and support the nursery's ongoing success.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and the wider community.
• Oversee staff recruitment, training, supervisions, and performance management.
• Manage occupancy, budgets, and resources to ensure the nursery continues to thrive.
• Promote a positive, inclusive culture where children and staff feel valued and supported.

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: WILL244514/DB

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