Nursery Manager

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Nursery Manager to oversee daily operations within a vibrant early childhood education setting. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of childcare professionals, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children. This role offers an opportunity to utilise strong management and leadership skills while making a positive impact on young lives. Candidates should possess relevant nursery experience and a passion for early childhood development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursery team, fostering a collaborative and motivated work environment


• Oversee the planning and delivery of age\-appropriate activities that promote learning and development


• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, safeguarding policies, and quality standards


• Maintain effective communication with parents, carers, and staff to support children's individual needs


• Organise staff rotas, recruitment, training, and performance appraisals using nursery management software ( family )


• Manage administrative tasks including record keeping, budgeting, and reporting


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance nursery standards and service delivery


• Support children’s emotional well\-being and behavioural development through positive guidance strategies

Experience

• Proven management experience within a nursery or early childhood education setting at least 3 years as a senior manager


• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team


• Extensive knowledge of childcare practices, child development, and early childhood education principles and supporting children with additional needs


• Experience working directly with children and understanding their developmental needs


• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written


• Valid driving licence is desirable for transporting resources or attending external meetings or events


• Ability to build a new team to ensure outstanding provision across the nursery

This role is ideal for an organised professional passionate about early childhood education who is eager to lead a dedicated team in delivering exceptional care. The position offers an engaging environment where your expertise will directly influence the growth and happiness of young children.

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: £37,000\.00\-£40,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave


• Bereavement leave


• Childcare


• Company events


• Company pension


• Discounted or free food


• Employee discount


• Free flu jabs


• Free parking


• Health \& wellbeing programme


• On\-site parking


• Sick pay

Work Location: In person

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