Job Description

Nursery Manager - Dingley's Promise Poole

Hours: Full-time, Year-round (Term-time nursery sessions), 8:30am - 4:30pm
Start Date: In preparation for nursery opening in Late Autumn 2025

Join Us in Shaping a New Beginning for Children with SEND
Are you an experienced early years professional with a passion for inclusive education?

About Dingley's Promise

Since 1983, Dingley's Promise has been at the forefront of inclusive early years education, supporting children aged 0-5 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We currently operate five successful centres across the UK, offering a combination of specialist nursery provision, family support, and expert guidance for mainstream settings. The Tidworth nursery will be our sixth and newest site--marking a significant step forward in our mission to achieve inclusion for every child.

The Role: Nursery Manager

As Nursery Manager, you will play a pivotal role in establishing and leading the new setting. You will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and high-quality learning environment where every child can thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Management:

Lead, support, and develop a skilled and compassionate team to deliver outstanding, play-based learning.

Operational Oversight:

Oversee all aspects of nursery operations, including budgeting, staffing, health & safety, and compliance with Ofsted and other regulatory frameworks.

Safeguarding & SEND Excellence:

Ensure best practice in safeguarding and provide an environment tailored to the individual needs of children with SEND.

Family & Community Engagement:

Build strong, collaborative relationships with families, professionals, and community partners.

Holiday Playschemes:

Coordinate and deliver nine playschemes annually during school holidays.
What We Offer

Fully funded DBS check and annual update service Paid sick leave (including the first 3 days) Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support Annual Team Day with staff recognition awards Extra annual leave day for festive shopping Additional leave for long service (after 5 and 10 years)
What We're Looking For

Essential:

A minimum of a Level 3 childcare qualification (DfE recognised) Proven leadership experience in early years or SEND-focused settings A strong commitment to inclusion and a genuine passion for supporting children with SEND

Desirable:

Advanced qualifications or training in SEND
Be part of something meaningful.
Help us build an inclusive future--one child, one family, and one community at a time.

"Dingley's Promise are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care, as such the successful post holder will be required to undergo a robust vetting process, including an enhanced DBS Check and Reference History Checks"

Ref: DINGLEY1

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 35,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person