Job Description

Nursery Manager - Lead with Purpose, Inspire with Passion

Are you a motivated early years professional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? We're looking for a confident and experienced Nursery Manager to take the lead at a well-established and thriving setting where children's development and wellbeing come first.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference--to guide a dedicated team, champion high-quality early education, and create a welcoming, nurturing environment for children, families, and staff alike.

What You'll Be Doing

As Nursery Manager, you'll be responsible for the overall success of the nursery--operationally, educationally, and financially. You'll be the driving force behind a setting that delivers outstanding care and learning every day.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Overseeing daily operations, including staffing, planning, budgets, and administration Leading the development and delivery of a rich, child-centred curriculum aligned with the EYFS Ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding, health & safety, and regulatory compliance Supporting, mentoring, and developing a skilled and motivated team Creating tailored learning experiences that support each child's individual journey Managing occupancy levels and driving financial performance Building strong relationships with parents, carers, and the wider community Ensuring the setting remains inspection-ready and always striving for improvement

What We're Looking For

We're after someone who leads with confidence and compassion--someone who brings a hands-on, proactive approach and thrives in a fast-paced early years environment.

You'll need:

A minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 5 or higher preferred) Proven leadership experience in an early years setting, ideally as a Manager or Deputy A solid understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements Excellent communication, organisational, and team leadership skills A genuine passion for early childhood education and inclusive practice

What You'll Get in Return

We believe in recognising the value of our team and investing in their growth, wellbeing, and development.

You'll benefit from:

32 days of annual leave including bank holidays Generous staff discount on childcare fees Flexible working opportunities where possible 24/7 access to a virtual GP for you and your family Health cashback on dental, optical, and physiotherapy services Access to our employee wellbeing platform and staff discounts Ongoing professional development, training, and clear progression routes Staff recognition initiatives and regular celebration of achievements

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a management role--it's your chance to shape the future of early years education in a supportive, values-led environment. Here, your ideas are heard, your leadership is appreciated, and your growth is encouraged.

If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your early years leadership career.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 43,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person