Job Description

St. George's Nursery has been a

well-respected

and much-loved name in early years education for over 30 years, with a growing group of excellent nurseries across the East Midlands. We're looking for an experienced, confident and highly

skilled

Nursery Manager to lead this exciting new setting, opening Summer 2025.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take full ownership of a new nursery from the ground up -- shaping its culture, leading the team, and ensuring

outstanding

in every area, with the full support of our senior leadership and operations team.

The Role:

As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the full leadership, development, and day-to-day management of the nursery, from pre-opening stages through to ongoing operations. Your focus will be on delivering exceptional care and education, building a strong and happy team, and ensuring the nursery

flourishes

both in quality and performance.

Why This Nursery Will Stand Out:

The Nottinghamshire nursery will feature:

A beautifully designed extensive nature garden and outdoor play areas A children's kitchen for hands-on learning experiences A purpose-built sensory room and atelier to support curiosity and creativity A dedicated staff training and wellbeing room for professional development and colleague care
You'll be helping to bring this vision to life -- with full operational support

from

you.

The Role:

As Nursery Manager, you'll take the lead in creating a warm, nurturing, and high-performing environment for children, families, and your team. You'll work closely with our Head Office team to oversee the pre-opening and launch of the nursery and then continue to ensure exceptional standards and outcomes for years to come.

You'll Be Supported By:

A dedicated Operations Manager Our Accounts & Finance Team An experienced Marketing & Admissions Team Our Maintenance and Facilities Support Senior Leadership who are hands-on and accessible

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the full nursery setup process, including registration, recruitment, and resourcing Ensure the nursery meets and exceeds all EYFS, Ofsted and safeguarding requirements Recruit, manage, and motivate a high-performing team Drive occupancy and maintain excellent relationships with families Ensure outstanding standards of care, teaching, and learning across the setting Manage budgets, staffing, compliance, and all operational aspects

Essential Requirements:

Proven experience as a Nursery Manager in an Ofsted-registered setting Experience managing large nurseries Previous Area Manager experience or Senior Manager roles in larger settings would be ideal Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare Strong knowledge of the EYFS, Ofsted frameworks, and safeguarding A confident leader with the ability to build and lead an exceptional team Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills Passion for early years education and a child-centred approach to leadership

What We Offer:

Competitive salary package with performance-related bonuses Full support with the nursery's pre-opening setup with a robust head office team Opportunities for career progression within a growing nursery group Ongoing CPD and training Childcare discounts and staff wellbeing support A friendly, family-run company culture that values and supports its leaders

Sound Like Your Kind of Role?

This is a rare opportunity to take the lead on a high-profile new opening with everything in place to support your success. If you're an experienced Nursery Manager looking for an exciting new challenge with a strong team behind you -- we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or email your CV to enquiries@stgeorgesnursery.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company pension Employee discount On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person