Job Description

Nursery Manager – Level 3

£40,000–£45,000 per Annum | 37.5 Hours per Week

Are you an experienced Nursery Manager with a proven track record of leading successful Early Years settings and maintaining exceptional standards of care and education?

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a welcoming nursery that places children's safety, happiness and development at the heart of everything it does.

The nursery is committed to creating a safe, secure and nurturing environment where children feel confident to explore, develop their independence and reach their full potential. With a strong focus on high-quality Early Years education, the setting encourages meaningful learning experiences that support every child's individual needs.

We're looking for a confident, hands-on Nursery Manager with a strong track record of leadership, a commitment to maintaining high standards and the ability to inspire a team to deliver outstanding care and education.

What We're Looking For

A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above – essential
Previous experience working as a Nursery Manager – essential
A proven track record of successfully managing an Early Years setting
Strong understanding of the EYFS, Ofsted requirements and safeguarding
Experience leading, motivating and developing nursery teams
Confidence managing nursery operations, staffing, occupancy and budgets
A commitment to maintaining consistently high standards of care and education
Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills
A proactive, professional and hands-on management approach

What's On Offer

£40,000–£45,000 per annum
Company pension scheme
On-site parking
Training and development opportunities
Discounted childcare

Leading the Nursery

Oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring high standards of care and education
Lead, motivate and develop the nursery team, creating a positive and supportive working environment
Ensure learning experiences are delivered in line with the EYFS
Maintain a safe, secure and stimulating environment where children can thrive
Oversee safeguarding, health and safety and regulatory compliance
Manage staffing, recruitment, occupancy, budgets and nursery performance
Monitor the quality of teaching, observations and children's developmental progress
Build strong relationships with parents, carers and the wider nursery community
Support staff development through mentoring, training and performance management
Drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards across all areas of the nursery

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.

Reference: WILL270950/JG

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