Nursery Manager

  • Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
  • Gloucester, Gloucestershire
  • Feb 24, 2026
Full time Education

Job Description

Overview

Up to £37,000 - 40 Hours per week. This nursery sits in a quiet, leafy area; children learn in bright, spacious rooms with direct access to a well-used outdoor garden.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring compliance with EYFS and safeguarding requirements.
  • Manage, support and supervise room leaders and practitioners.
  • Monitor quality of teaching, learning and care across all age groups.
  • Maintain occupancy, parent relationships and local reputation.
  • Oversee staffing ratios, rotas, recruitment and performance management.
  • Ensure readiness for Ofsted inspections and maintain Good or higher standards.
What You'll Need
  • Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or above).
  • Recent experience as a Nursery Manager or senior Deputy Nursery Manager in a day nursery.
  • Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.
  • Experience managing staff performance, ratios and compliance.
  • Confidence operating as the designated safeguarding lead.
What's In It For You
  • Training and ongoing professional development.
  • Heavily discounted childcare.
  • Enhanced parental leave.
  • Paid day off for your birthday.
  • Wellbeing support programme.
  • Pension scheme.
Before You Apply

This role requires recent experience as a Nursery Manager or a very experienced Deputy Nursery Manager in a nursery setting.

What Happens After You Apply

Applications are reviewed against the essential criteria.