Are you a confident early years leader who lights up little minds? We are seeking a dedicated
Nursery Manager
to drive excellence across two vibrant settings, guiding a talented team and creating joyful, high-quality learning for children aged
2 to 5
.
About the role
We are a warm, welcoming and well-established early years provider where curiosity, creativity and care are at the heart of everything we do. Every child is seen, celebrated and supported, as are their families. We are proud of our Outstanding practice, our not-for-profit approach and our commitment to inclusion and safeguarding.
The Role
As Nursery Manager you will lead and inspire both settings to maintain and develop outstanding standards of care and education. With the support of an experienced team, you will:
Shape an inspiring EYFS-based curriculum that sparks exploration and progress
Create an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child thrives
Lead, coach and develop staff from training plans to performance
Oversee planning, observations and assessment of children's development
Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and champion best practice
Manage operations including rotas, risk assessments, records and compliance
Build strong partnerships with families and provide excellent communication
Manage budgets and work closely with the committee to ensure sustainability
You Will Bring
A calm, kind, confident leader with a genuine passion for early years
Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and team management
A proactive, solutions-focused approach and excellent communication skills
A track record of helping children and colleagues be their very best
What We Offer
Term-time only working
: 40 weeks per year
40,000 FTE
(pro-rata for term-time)
33 days annual leave
including bank holidays
8.00 am to 4.00 pm working hours
Employee wellbeing support
including counselling and a sick pay scheme
Continuous professional development and ongoing training
to grow with us
A
genuinely friendly, encouraging team
culture
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to 40,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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