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Nursery Manager

Salary: From £44,000 per year
Hours: Full-time (38 hours/week)
Contract: Permanent

About the Role

This is a bilingual nursery providing high-quality care and education for children aged 8 months to 4 years. The Nursery is seeking an experienced and motivated Nursery Manager to lead our team.

This is a supernumerary leadership role, focused on managing the nursery, supporting staff, and ensuring outstanding standards of care and education.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the nursery
• Ensure compliance with EYFS, safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements
• Manage, support, and develop staff through supervision and appraisals
• Build strong relationships with parents and handle queries professionally
• Oversee curriculum delivery (EYFS & Montessori approach)
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and administrative systems
• Ensure health & safety standards and risk assessments are followed
• Support occupancy targets and general nursery operations

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum Level 3 Childcare qualification (required)
• Level 5, Level 6, BA in Early Years, or EYTS/EYPS (preferred)
• Experience as a Nursery Manager (1+ year) or Deputy Manager (3+ years)
• Strong knowledge of EYFS framework
• Experience in team leadership and staff management
• Confident working in partnership with parents

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Excellent communication (written and spoken English essential)
• Positive, proactive, and team-focused attitude
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively

Benefits

• 7 weeks paid holiday (increasing with service)
• Paid sick leave
• Christmas bonus
• Free healthy meals and lunches
• Cycle to Work scheme