Job Description

Nursery Manager - Lead, Inspire, Achieve

Are you a motivated Early Years leader ready to take the next step in your career?
We are looking for an experienced and passionate

Nursery Manager

to lead a well-established, high-performing nursery where children's learning, wellbeing, and happiness are at the heart of everything we do.

This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire a dedicated team, champion outstanding Early Years education, and create a warm, nurturing environment where children, families, and staff thrive.

The Role

As

Nursery Manager

, you will take overall responsibility for the success and smooth running of the nursery. You'll combine confident leadership with a hands-on approach, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, and education.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee all aspects of daily nursery operations, including staffing, curriculum delivery, budgeting, and administration. Lead and support your team to deliver a high-quality

EYFS curriculum

tailored to every child's needs. Maintain full compliance with

Ofsted

,

safeguarding

, and

health & safety

regulations. Recruit, develop, and retain a motivated, high-performing team of practitioners. Build strong, professional relationships with parents, carers, and the local community. Manage occupancy levels and ensure financial performance targets are achieved. Drive inspection readiness and foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

About You

You are an inspiring, confident leader with a genuine passion for Early Years education and a commitment to delivering the very best outcomes for children.

Requirements:

Minimum

Level 3 qualification

in Early Years (Level 5 or above desirable). Proven leadership experience as a

Nursery Manager

or

Deputy Nursery Manager

. Excellent knowledge of the

EYFS

,

Ofsted

, and

safeguarding

requirements. Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills. A proactive approach and commitment to delivering inclusive, high-quality childcare.

What We Offer

We believe great leadership deserves recognition and support. You'll join a forward-thinking nursery that invests in its people and celebrates success.

Benefits include:

32 days' annual leave

, including bank holidays. Generous

staff childcare discount

.

Flexible working options

, where possible.

24/7 virtual GP access

for you and your household.

Health cashback plan

covering dental, optical, and physiotherapy treatments. Access to

wellbeing resources

, employee perks, and lifestyle discounts. Ongoing

training

,

CPD

, and

career progression

opportunities. Regular

recognition initiatives

and celebration events.

Why Join Us

This is more than a management role -- it's your opportunity to shape the future of Early Years education within a supportive, values-led environment. Your leadership will be recognised, your ideas valued, and your professional growth fully supported.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced

Nursery Manager

or a confident

Deputy Manager

ready to step up, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years leadership journey.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 48,500.00 per year

Work Location: In person