Nursery Manager

An opportunity has arisen for a Nursery Manager to join a well-established childcare provider with multiple nurseries supporting early years education from birth to school age. As a Nursery Manager, nursery operations, safeguarding, and team development to deliver outstanding early years provision, working closely with senior leadership to ensure high-quality day-to-day running of the setting. This full-time role offers a salary range of £39,250 - £45,850 and benefits. You will be responsible for ? Acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring robust safeguarding practices are embedded across the setting ? Managing child protection concerns, records, referrals, and liaison with external agencies ? Embedding a strong safeguarding culture across the team, ensuring ongoing awareness and training ? Overseeing health and safety standards, including risk assessments, inspections, and incident reporting ? Supporting delivery of high-quality early years education aligned with statutory frameworks and best practice ? Ensuring engaging, age-appropriate learning environments that support children's development ? Supporting occupancy planning, enquiries, and overall nursery place management ? Contributing to financial processes including fee administration and budget awareness ? Supporting preparation for regulatory inspections and continuous improvement activity ? Supporting recruitment, induction, and ongoing professional development of staff What we are looking for ? Previously worked as a Nursery Manager, Childcare Manager, EYFS Manager, Early Years Manager or in a similar role. ? At least 2 years of PQE in within a nursery setting ? A relevant Early Years qualification at level 3 or above ? Must have level 2 maths qualification ? Background in early years practice with leadership or management experience ? A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage competing demands ? Right to work in the UK and willi