Job Description

We are hiring multiple Nursery Managers across our Nursery settings!

Locations

: Rotherham, Barnsley and Worksop

Type

: Full?time, Permanent

Salary

: 23,134-30,846.40 (pay is age related)

Perks

: Birthday off, team socials, childcare discount, free snacks, training & wellbeing support!

At Lime Tree Nursery

We're a joyful, creative nursery where every day is an adventure! Whether we're building dens, splashing in puddles, cooking up mudpies, or singing silly songs, our team transforms the everyday into memories that last a lifetime.

Your Mission (If You Choose to Accept It)

Lead a team of enthusiastic educators and be the spark behind unforgettable days. Spend half your time with the children--digging, laughing, exploring--and the other half building a thriving, joyful team. Design and champion a magical EYFS-based curriculum that includes crafts, forest play, and storytelling! Become an Ofsted hero, keeping standards high, policies tight, and safeguarding top-notch. Make connections with parents and carers--sharing smiles, updates, and the occasional muddy high?five. Juggle spreadsheets, staffing, and snack-time chaos with a sense of humour & grace

Are You the One?

Qualified at Level?3 or above in Early Years (CACHE/NVQ/EYTT/Level?6). Proven nursery leader (Deputy or Manager), with at least 2 years of management experience. Passionate about play-based learning, outdoor adventures, and letting kids get messy. Calm, organised, flexible--and able to lead your team through the whirlwind of nursery life. A wiggle?your?ears, read?The?Gruffalo?six?times?in?a?row kind of person. Bonus points if you can sniff out a stinky nappy in seconds!

Why You'll Love Us

A team culture that celebrates every success and supports one another like family Training, mentoring, and career growth (plus forest school qualifications, if that's your jam!) A nursery culture that gets messy, loves learning, and believes childhood is for adventuring. A real chance to make an impact in young children's lives and in your career Celebrations, including meals out for achieving Outstanding Ofsted rating.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 23,134.00-30,846.00 per year

Benefits:

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

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

Reference ID: MAN-03