Job Description
Nursery Manager
Salary: 40,289 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Are you an experienced Nursery Manager looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a passionate and inspiring leader to oversee a thriving early years setting, supporting a dedicated team while creating an outstanding environment where children can flourish.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation that genuinely invests in its people, offering excellent career progression, comprehensive training and outstanding employee benefits.
What's on offer?
- Competitive salary of 40,289 per annum
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Additional annual leave for each year of service (up to 5 extra days)
- Birthday off every year
- Annual performance bonus of up to 5,000
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Company sick pay
- Free childcare for staff
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders and wellbeing support
- Clear career progression within a growing organisation
About the Setting
You'll be leading a modern nursery caring for over 80 children across 9 well-equipped rooms, supported by a friendly team of more than 20 staff.
The setting prides itself on putting children at the heart of everything it does. The team works collaboratively to create a nurturing, inspiring environment where high standards, consistency and strong relationships enable every child to thrive.
Training & Development
You'll have access to excellent ongoing professional development, including:
- Comprehensive in-house training programme
- Twice-yearly inset training days
- Internal apprenticeship academy
- Clear career pathway with genuine progression opportunities
The Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience managing an early years setting
- Holds a relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above)
- Has strong leadership and people management skills
- Is passionate about delivering exceptional childcare
- Has a thorough understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements
- Can motivate, inspire and develop a successful team
If you're an ambitious Nursery Manager looking to join a supportive organisation where your career can continue to grow, we'd love to hear from you.
