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"

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and inclusion, selecting staff based solely on skills, experience, and qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, or belief, and are committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace.

Ref: DINGLEY1

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 35,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person