Job Description

Nursery Manager - Fleet, Hampshire (GU51)

Salary:

36,000 - 43,000 per annum + up to 5,000 annual performance bonus (OTE 41,000 - 48,000)

Hours:

41 hours per week over 4.5 days

Contract:

Full-Time, Permanent (All Year Round)

Start Date:

By January 2026 (earlier start possible for handover period)

Apply today by sending your CV to belle@smileys-childcare.co.uk

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced

Nursery Manager

to lead our large, vibrant nursery in

Fleet (GU51)

.

Our setting caters for up to

100 children

and has a dedicated team of

30+ staff

.

We're looking for a strong, confident leader with exceptional people management skills and the ability to drive excellence across all areas of the nursery. You'll be passionate about delivering outstanding childcare, ensuring compliance, motivating your team, and maintaining high occupancy levels.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day running of a 110-place nursery Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 30+ early years professionals Maintain exceptional standards of childcare, safeguarding, and education in line with the EYFS framework Manage budgets, staffing, and occupancy targets Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and external agencies Drive continuous improvement towards achieving and maintaining OutstandingOfsted outcomes

About You

Minimum

Level 3 Early Years qualification

(Level 5+ desirable)

GCSE or Level 2 in Maths

(essential) Proven experience managing a

large nursery or early years setting (100+ places)

Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills Confident with nursery operations, compliance, and people management Professional, approachable, and sales-focused with a passion for early years education Must be eligible to work in the UK

Why Join Us?

Competitive base salary with achievable

performance bonuses up to 5,000 annually

Opportunity to lead a high-capacity, well-resourced setting Supportive leadership team and scope for professional development A positive, inclusive working environment focused on quality and staff wellbeing

How to Apply

If you're an experienced

Nursery Manager

ready to take on a rewarding leadership role in Fleet, we'd love to hear from you.

- Apply today by sending your CV to belle@smileys-childcare.co.uk

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Store discount Transport links
Application question(s):

What is your own email and mobile to contact for interview please? Do you have 2 years UK work experience/the right to work in the UK? When can you start this position, do you have notice to give? Please confirm you hold a minimum Level 3 Childcare qualification? Are you a driver or will you be using public transport? - Please provide your postcode. Please confirm you can work; 41 hours per week over 4.5 days? How much previous Deputy or Nursery Manager experience do you have?
Work Location: In person