Job Description

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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: 35,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Childcare Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you hold a full and relevant qualification in Early Years/Childcare?
Experience:

Leadership : 2 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person