Nursery Manager | £38,000–£42,000
All Year Round | Full-Time | Performance Bonus + Wellbeing Perks

Our client is seeking an experienced, passionate Nursery Manager to lead a brand-new early years setting designed with creativity, safety, and curiosity at its heart.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape the culture and quality of a purpose-built nursery, complete with age-specific rooms, a vibrant outdoor playground, and even a vegetable patch to support hands-on learning. The service is committed to delivering a warm, inspiring environment where children can thrive—and where staff are truly valued.

As the Nursery Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the nursery, leading the team to deliver outstanding care and early years education. You’ll build strong relationships with children, families, and staff, ensuring that the nursery offers a safe, stimulating space where every child is supported to develop and flourish.

What You’ll Need

• Proven experience as a Nursery Manager in a busy early years setting
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS framework, safeguarding, and health & safety
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• A warm, proactive approach and a genuine passion for early years development

Why Join This Nursery?

This new nursery is built to be as inspiring for staff as it is for children. With thoughtfully designed spaces, a supportive team, and a focus on professional development, it’s a place where your leadership can really make an impact.

Perks & Benefits include:

• Performance-related bonus
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Competitive annual leave package
• Staff incentives and wellbeing programme
• Health & wellness support
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the nursery team to deliver high-quality, inclusive care and learning
• Ensure compliance with all safeguarding, health & safety, and EYFS requirements
• Oversee nursery operations including rota planning, budgeting, and occupancy
• Build trusting relationships with families, promoting parental engagement
• Support staff development through supervision, mentoring, and training
• Foster a nurturing, child-centred culture in line with the nursery’s values

Reference: WILL143497/MW

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