Nursery Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nursery Manager to join a well-established nursery committed to providing exceptional childcare and education creating a nurturing, inclusive, and high-quality environment for children. As a Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing nursery operations and leading a dedicated team to deliver excellent standards of care and learning. This full-time role offers a salary range of £43,000 - £50,000 and benefits. You will be responsible for ? Leading and managing the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. ? Supporting and developing staff to deliver high-quality care and education. ? Overseeing planning, assessment, and the implementation of a child-centred curriculum. ? Maintaining a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment for children. ? Managing staff deployment, budgets, and operational costs effectively. ? Ensuring safeguarding and health & safety procedures are followed rigorously. ? Maintaining professional relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies. ? Conducting inspections, audits, staff appraisals, and training needs assessments. What we are looking for ? Previously worked as a Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, Childcare Manager, EYFS Manager, Early Years Manager or in a similar role. ? Experience of 2 years in a senior nursery role working in a Nursery / Preschool. ? Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years or equivalent. ? Designated Safeguarding Lead and Paediatric First Aid certification. ? Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and Inspection standards. ? Understanding of child safeguarding, health, hygiene, and nutrition practices. ? Leadership and team management experience with the ability to motivate and support staff. ? Strong organisational, IT, and administrative skills. ? Experience in supporting children with special educational needs (SEND). ? Professional, patient,