Job Description

Attraction Nurseries is a growing childcare group that provides high-quality early years education in inspiring environments, such as farm parks and adventure parks. Our mission is to foster curiosity and a lifelong love of learning in children while ensuring professional care.

Step into a role where every day feels like an outdoor adventure!

Why You'll Love Working With Us at Avon Valley Nursery..

A unique and inspiring farm park setting, offering daily opportunities for outdoor learning, animal encounters, and hands-on experiences. Supportive leadership and a collaborative, values-driven culture. Competitive salary and generous benefits package - including a day off to celebrate your birthday in style! A fantastic, knowledgeable team already in place -- ready to welcome you. Continuous professional development and career progression as part of a rapidly expanding nursery group. The satisfaction of leading a nursery that makes a genuine difference to children, families, and your team.
As Attraction Nurseries continues to grow and open new settings, this is an exciting time to join us -- with plenty of opportunities to shape the future of our nurseries, influence best practice, and grow your own leadership career within a thriving organisation.

About the Role

We're looking for a passionate Senior Nursery Manager to lead our established, nature-inspired nursery based within the heart of Avon Valley Farm Park. This vibrant setting brings learning to life with endless opportunities for outdoor exploration, animal care, and meaningful daily experiences. As our Senior Nursery Manager, you'll champion excellence across every area of the nursery -- from staff development and quality standards to parent partnerships and community engagement. You'll be the welcoming face of our nursery, ensuring we remain aligned with our ethos:

Happy Children. Happy Parents. Happy Staff.

Your Role & Responsibilities...

Leadership & Staffing

Inspire, develop, and grow a high-performing team. Lead supervisions, appraisals, and staff development plans. Promote a positive, collaborative culture rooted in care and professionalism. Build strong, supportive links with the Avon Valley Farm Park team to enrich the children's daily learning.

Quality & Compliance

Ensure high-quality practice in line with the EYFS, Ofsted, and all statutory requirements. Lead on quality assurance, audits, and inspection readiness. Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead. Drive a culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence.

Community & Marketing

Proudly represent the nursery within the Avon Valley community and wider farm park. Lead social media, marketing, and open days to maintain high occupancy. Build strong, positive relationships with families through exceptional communication and care.

Strategic & Operational Leadership

Support budgeting, planning, and long-term growth strategies. Manage occupancy and waiting lists effectively. Lead or support parent meetings, events, and local partnerships.

What We're Looking For

A qualified Early Years professional (Level 3 minimum). Proven experience as a Nursery Manager or Senior Leader. Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills. A genuine passion for outdoor learning and nature-based education. A confident, compassionate leader with a strong commitment to child-centred practice.
This role offers a 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, between 7:30am and 6:00pm. Candidates may choose to work either four longer days or five shorter days.

If you're a strategic, nature-loving leader ready to guide an exceptional nursery within one of the South West's most exciting farm parks -- we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of our expanding nursery group at Avon Valley Nusery!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,000.00-48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Childcare Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person