Job Description

About Us

We are a small group of warm, values-led nurseries based in Wiltshire.

Our values

Safety, Acceptance, Fostering Growth, and Engagement, shape everything we do.

We are looking for a Nursery Manager to lead our Lyneham setting, nurturing both children and teams while building strong partnerships with families.

This role is ideal for an experienced early years leader or a motivated, values-aligned practitioner who is ready to grow into leadership with the right support.

Job Role

Lead the day-to-day running of the nursery with support from your Area Manager Divide your time across staffing (30%), coaching in rooms (40%), and leadership/admin (30%) Champion safety, safeguarding, and compliance with EYFS and Ofsted standards Inspire and develop your team through mentoring, supervisions, and team meetings Build meaningful relationships with parents, families, and the local community Help grow the nursery's occupancy and deliver engaging tours to prospective families

We are Looking For

Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential) Nursery management or senior practitioner experience Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding responsibilities A professional, kind, and inclusive leadership style Passionate about high-quality early education

What We Offer

29,120 to 33,000 based on experience Generous holiday allowance High-quality training and development, including external partnerships Career progression opportunities Wellbeing support and 24/7 counselling helpline A workplace that lives its values and supports your growth

Full-time | 40 hours per week | Shifts between 7:30am and 6:00pm

29,120 to 33,000

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(depending on experience)

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How to apply

If you're excited by the chance to make a real impact, please either send your CV to us at

hr@sunnydays-nursery.co.uk

or browse our website and click

'apply now'

to submit your CV and cover letter.

Successful candidates will be required to provide 'right to work in the UK' documentation, complete a DBS check, and submit two satisfactory references before joining our team. We are deeply committed to safeguarding children, and this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 29,120.00-33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Nursery: 3 years (preferred) Childcare: 3 years (preferred) Management: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

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