Job Description

Nursery Manager

Twin Gables Nursery, GL4 4LW.

Salary: 40,000 to 43,000 plus bonuses

Twin Gables Nursery is seeking an experienced and inspirational Nursery Manager to lead the day to day running of our busy and well established nursery. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and forward thinking leader to shape the future of the setting, support a passionate team, and deliver outstanding early years education.

If you are an ambitious Nursery Manager who thrives on high standards, strong relationships, and continuous improvement, we would welcome an informal conversation about the role.

The Role

As Nursery Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the operational, educational, and regulatory success of the nursery. You will lead by example, creating a positive and professional culture where children, families, and staff feel supported and inspired. Implementation of new ideas whilst looking at how you can make the nursery outstanding will become second nature to you and the team.

About You

You will be a confident and effective communicator with a strong understanding of early years pedagogy and best practice. You will be compassionate, organised, and solutions focused, with experience of working with regulatory bodies and maintaining compliance. You will be motivated to develop others and build a strong, high performing team, bringing energy, ambition, and a genuine commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Provide outstanding care and education across all areas of the nursery

Lead, manage, and coach a team of 17 to 25 early years professionals

Ensure full compliance with Ofsted and all relevant legislation

Provide on the job training, guidance, and professional development

Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with parents and carers

Oversee staffing ratios, rotas, budgets, planning, and daily logistics

Carry out daily risk assessments and review policies and procedures

Work flexibly within nursery opening hours

What You Will Need

Proven experience as a Nursery Manager, ideally within an Outstanding setting

A structured, organised, and detail focused approach

High energy, resilience, and a solutions driven mindset

A relevant Early Years qualification at Level 3 or above

A positive, professional attitude and strong leadership skills

The ability to recruit, develop, and retain a committed team

What We Offer

Salary of 40,000 to 43,000 per year

Performance related bonus plus additional Ofsted Outstanding bonus

Up to 31 days annual leave including bank holidays, increasing with service

Funded and paid time off for EYTT, EY degrees, Forest School and leadership training

Paid training and ongoing professional development

Up to 50 percent childcare discount

Free daily lunch, tea, and coffee

Safeguarding

Twin Gables Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to right to work checks, an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and a suitability declaration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,000.00-43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount
Work Location: In person