Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager - Cullompton Full Time

Are you a dedicated and experienced early years professional looking for the next step in your career? We are seeking a Nursery Manager to lead a thriving nursery setting in Cullompton on a full-time basis.

About the Nursery:
Our setting is a well-established, purpose-built nursery that provides a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children aged 0-5 years. With spacious rooms, secure outdoor areas, and a committed team of early years professionals, the nursery embraces a child-led approach to learning, encouraging exploration, creativity, and holistic development.

The Role - Nursery Manager:
As the Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and development of the nursery. This includes ensuring the highest standards of care, education, and compliance with all regulatory requirements. You will lead and support your team to deliver outstanding practice, build strong partnerships with families, and create a positive, enabling environment for children and staff alike.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the daily operations of the nursery

Lead, motivate, and develop a team of early years practitioners

Ensure full compliance with Ofsted, EYFS, safeguarding, and health & safety regulations

Manage staff rotas, budgets, and nursery administration

Maintain strong relationships with parents, carers, and the wider community

Drive quality improvement and ensure a high standard of education and care

Requirements:

A minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years Education (Level 5 desirable)

Proven experience in a nursery management or senior leadership role

In-depth knowledge of the EYFS framework, safeguarding, and statutory requirements

Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills

A genuine passion for delivering excellence in early years education

What's on Offer:

Competitive salary (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Supportive and forward-thinking working environment

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

The chance to make a meaningful impact on children's early learning experiences

Location: Cullompton
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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

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