Job Description

At Tiny Treasures, we believe every child is unique, full of potential, and deserving of the very best start in life. With three vibrant rooms (Baby Room, Toddler Room, and Pre-School), we care for up to 65 children in a warm, welcoming space rated Good by Ofsted. We're open 7:30am-6:30pm, Monday to Friday, and we're proud of our nurturing ethos, strong parent partnerships, and commitment to high-quality early years education.

Overview

We're looking for a confident, compassionate, and experienced Nursery Manager to lead our Tiny Treasures team. You'll be the heartbeat of the nursery inspiring staff, championing curriculum excellence, and ensuring every child thrives in a safe, stimulating environment.

This is more than a management role it's a chance to shape practice, build relationships, and lead with purpose.

Responsibilities

Lead the nursery with heart and vision

- ensuring smooth daily operations and a joyful, child-centred atmosphere

Empower your team

- coach, motivate, and support staff to deliver outstanding care and education

Champion curriculum delivery

- embed our ethos and frameworks across all rooms, ensuring progression, creativity, and meaningful learning

Build strong parent partnerships

- communicate with warmth and clarity, celebrating children's achievements and supporting families

Keep children safe and thriving

- uphold safeguarding, health & safety, and early years legislation with confidence

Manage staffing and development

- oversee rotas, recruitment, training, and appraisals with fairness and foresight

Drive playful learning

- support teams to plan and deliver engaging activities that spark curiosity and joy

Handle admin with ease

- manage budgets, records, and reporting with accuracy and care

Foster a positive culture

-promote kindness, inclusion, and high standards across the nursery

Lead continuous improvement

- reflect, refine, and raise the bar for quality practice

What You'll Bring

Proven leadership experience in a nursery or early years setting A deep understanding of child development and early years frameworks A coaching mindset and a passion for team development Excellent communication skills and a warm, professional presence Confidence in safeguarding, compliance, and inspection readiness A valid driving licence is desirable (for outreach or local networking)

Why Join us?

At Tiny Treasures, you'll be part of a setting that values joy, quality, and connection. We invest in our people, celebrate success, and support you to grow as a leader. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and lead with heart, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person