Job Description

We are expanding our nurseries, looking to open between

September 2025 and January 2026.

As the Nursery Manager you will lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the nursery, ensuring high standards of care, education, and safeguarding are met in line with EYFS and regulatory requirements. The Nursery Manager is responsible for the leadership of staff, effective communication with parents, and maintaining a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children.

Skills

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Effective verbal communicator with all parties, including child, parent/carer and colleagues. Ability to produce well-written reports and maintain clear accurate records; Effective team player Strong leadership skills Good time management and organisational skills Good IT skills, Empathy & understanding of children under 5 Ability to work on own initiative

Qualification and experience:

Minimum level 3 qualification in Children & Young Peoples Workforce or higher Paediatric First Aid, Food Safety, Allergens, H&S, Prevent, Safeguarding DSL Sound knowledge of EYFS requirements Sound knowledge of OFSTED requirements and particularly requirements for achieving an 'Outstanding' Grade Sound Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Extensive Knowledge of Safeguarding issues Desire to continue learning and development

Primary duties:

Manage existing staff attendance, holiday, coaching supervisions, performance reviews, liaising with HR as necessary. Undertake appropriate Risk Assessments to ensure the Health and Safety of the setting; children in occupation; staff and visitors Liaise with the Customer Engagement Manager in developing and hosting parent engagement initiatives. Maintain Policies & Procedures in Nursery. Undertake other reasonable duties related to the job purpose required from time to time across the Company
Job Type: Term- time only 8:30-4pm

Pay: 17.50 per hour

Rachel, our Recruitment Lead, is here to help you through the process. Apply today!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 17.50 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme
Schedule:

Day shift
Application question(s):

Do you have your Level 3 Early Years Qualification? Do you have experience as a nursery manager?
Language:

Fluent English (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2025