Job Description

Lead the Safari - Maternity Cover Nursery Manager Opportunity!

Full-Time | Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover) | Safari Childcare

Are you ready to step into a leadership role where every day is a new adventure? Can you guide a passionate team, build strong relationships with families, and ensure a setting full of learning, laughter, and love?

If so, we'd love to welcome you on board as our Nursery Manager (Maternity Cover) at Safari Childcare!

About the Role:

This is an exciting fixed-term leadership opportunity to join our Safari family as Nursery Manager while our current manager is on maternity leave.

You'll take the reins of the day-to-day running of the nursery -- ensuring high-quality care and education, supporting your team, and building trusted relationships with families. With support from our Area Managers, you'll continue the brilliant work already in place and help us keep growing strong.

What You'll Be Doing:

Leading and supporting a team of early years professionals with positivity and purpose Acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) - keeping children safe, always Maintaining full compliance with all EYFS, Ofsted and health & safety standards Overseeing admin duties, including registers, staffing rotas, and family communication Supporting staff wellbeing, appraisals, supervisions and day-to-day HR Using nursery software such as EY Works, EY Log, EY Manage, EY Engage, and People Bunch Working with the senior leadership team to ensure smooth continuity throughout the maternity cover period
Perks of the Position:

Wellbeing & Mental Health Support - including access to a free counselling service Team Celebrations & Birthday Treats System Training & Leadership Coaching Retail & High Street Discounts Competitive Salary + Pension Scheme A welcoming team and fun, supportive workplace culture
What We're Looking For:

Level 3 qualification (minimum) in Early Years (Level 5 or working towards - desirable) Previous nursery leadership or deputy experience Confident and experienced DSL with up-to-date safeguarding knowledge Strong administrative and digital confidence using nursery systems and tools A team player who leads by example and brings joy, structure, and clarity to the team Someone who can hit the ground running and bring stability and care to the setting
Start Date: September 2025 - Maternity cover position expected to last up to 12 months

If you're looking for your next adventure in early years and are ready to bring your leadership sparkle to a setting where children are at the heart of everything, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and help us keep the Safari roaring while our manager takes time with her own little cub

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave Childcare Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person