Nursery Manager

Summary:

Nursery Manager job with a focus on Early Years education and leadership.

About the School:

A school dedicated to providing high-quality education and care, with a strong emphasis on child development, safety, and community engagement.

The Opportunity:

As a Nursery Manager, you will lead and inspire a team of early years professionals, delivering exceptional care and education to children in a supportive and nurturing environment. This is an exciting opportunity to grow and lead a successful nursery setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the nursery, ensuring compliance with EYFS and health and safety standards.
• Lead the next stage of nursery growth, including marketing and implementation strategies.
• Inspire and support a large and friendly team of early years professionals through regular training and staff development.
• Monitor and maintain high standards of care, education, and safeguarding.
• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed and staff are trained accordingly.
• Oversee nursery profitability through effective budget management, parent engagement, and marketing initiatives.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team culture and promote staff wellbeing and professional development.
• Create a safe, stimulating environment where children can flourish and deliver the EYFS curriculum with creativity and care.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Level 3, 4, or 5 qualification in Early Years (e.g., CACHE, NVQ).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in nursery management, ideally in a large setting (90+ occupancy).
• In-depth understanding of the EYFS framework and early childhood development.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proven experience in managing budgets, controlling costs, and achieving financial objectives.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills.
• Confident in using data to drive improvement and inform planning.
• IT literate, with experience using nursery management systems (e.g., EYWorks).

Preferred

• Experience with continuous professional development and sector best practices.
• Experience in marketing and community engagement initiatives.
• Experience in managing and supporting staff with additional needs.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary between £37,000 - £42,000 per annum.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Access to fully funded apprenticeships, up to Level 5.
• 25 days of annual leave plus paid bank holidays.