Job Description

Ready to lead a fantastic team and make a real difference in early years childcare?

Heath House Day Nursery in Fleet is looking for an experienced, hands-on

Nursery Manager

to join our warm, family-run flagship nursery.

About Us

Heath House has been part of the community since 2009 and is proudly rated Good by Ofsted. We care for up to 110 children aged 3 months to 4 years in a friendly, homely setting located conveniently between Fleet High Street and Fleet Station. To gain more of an insight our nursery days, please visit our nursery Instagram @heath_house_day_nursery or our website: www.kzarchildcare.co.uk

The Role

A rare opportunity, we're looking for a passionate and confident Manager to continue our success and help us deliver an engaging, challenging and fun curriculum that puts the children and the team at the heart of all you do.

You'll be supported by a long-standing, highly qualified team and a family-run management group who truly care about seeing you reach your highest potential and seeing the nursery shine. This includes a robust Admin and Finance team who ensure that your time is free to focus solely on the smooth and successfully running of the nursery.

A special role, we are excited to find someone as passionate about our nursery setting as we are.

You will:

Lead and inspire a team of up to 30+ early years professionals. From Bank staff, lunch covers, apprentices and Qualified Teachers. The wealth of life and professional experience provides a wonderfully interesting environment. Oversee daily operations, staffing, occupancy, and parent partnerships. Ensure compliance with EYFS, safeguarding, and health & safety standards. Diversity and Inclusion will form a strong element of your role to ensure best outcomes for all children. Work closely with our Directors, General Manager and Apprentice Co-ordinator to embed excellence and innovation. Join our lively Manager's Meetings which pool ideas and drive progress with the teams from our other settings. Support and develop your team through supervisions, training, and mentoring. Be the 'firm but fair' hand that balances all decisions on the needs of the nursery and the wellbeing of the team and children. Build positive, lasting relationships with parents and carers. This includes supporting parents through registration and enrolment and providing show-rounds that make a lasting impression. Step into ratio when needed and lead by example. Please note the role is designed to be supernumerary, but as an experienced Manager you will know the sometimes unexpected nature of nursery life and use this time to monitor and observe your teams practice.

What We're Looking For

Minimum

Level 3 in Childcare

(Level 5 or above preferred). GCSE or Level 2 in Functional Skills Maths Proven experience in nursery management with strong Ofsted outcomes. Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills. Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and current childcare legislation. Up-to-date

Paediatric First Aid

and

Safeguarding

training. A proactive, caring, and can-do attitude.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

41 hour week with flexible half day each week.

Performance bonus

of up to 5,000 p/a based on occupancy.

Discounted childcare

for your own little ones.

24/7 private GP access

, including online appointments & prescription delivery.

High street discounts and gym membership

through our employee benefits platform.

Confidential counselling & wellbeing support

whenever you need it.

Paid day off for your birthday!

Book holidays up to 18 months ahead.

Employee of the Month

, end-of-year awards & Christmas party.

Unlimited professional development

& progression opportunities.

Free uniform & paid DBS.

Employee referral bonuses

& 3% pension contribution. Supportive,

Mental Health First Aid trained management team.

Join Our Family

This is a wonderful opportunity to lead with heart, inspire your team, and make a lasting difference to children's early years.

Next Steps:

Apply now for an initial chat -- then come and visit our lovely nursery to see if Heath House could be your next happy place to grow your career!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 36,000.00-43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Discounted or free food Flexitime Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Store discount
Application question(s):

When would you be available to start? Do you have a minimum level 3 in early years and a level 2 in Maths?
Work Location: In person