Nursery Registered Manager

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Nursery Registered Manager to manage a brand new nursery opening soon based in the Solihull, West Midlands area. This is a senior leadership position requiring someone who can confidently manage every aspect of a busy nursery

This nursery is seeking an experienced, highly organised and hands-on Nursery Manager to take complete responsibility for the nursery’s day-to-day management, quality of care, staffing, curriculum, safeguarding and regulatory compliance

As the Nursery Manager your key responsibilities include:

Take full responsibility for the nursery’s daily operation, ensuring a safe, welcoming and high-quality environment for children, families and staff Act as the nursery’s Designated Safeguarding Lead, promoting a strong safeguarding culture and ensuring concerns are identified, managed and reported appropriately Recruit, lead, develop and retain a competent and qualified nursery team, promoting teamwork, accountability and continuous professional improvement Lead the delivery of a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, care and development across the nursery Ensure every child receives safe, respectful and individualised care, with their welfare, wellbeing and development at the heart of nursery practice Ensure children with special educational needs and disabilities receive appropriate, individualised support, working closely with families, the SENCO and relevant professionals Take day-to-day responsibility for health and safety throughout the nursery, ensuring robust risk management and a safe environment for children and staff Build professional, trusting relationships with parents and carers, keeping them informed and working in partnership to support each child’s development Oversee effective nursery administration and compliance, ensuring accurate records, statutory documentation and required notifications are maintained to a high standard

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

At least two years’ experience as a Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager or senior early year leader Strong knowledge of the current EYFS statutory framework and Ofsted requirements Experience leading a nursery team, including recruitment, rotas, supervision, training and staff performance Sound knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, safer recruitment and referral procedures Experience of curriculum planning, observations, assessments and monitoring children’s progress Strong leadership, communication, organisation and record-keeping skills

**To be considered for this position you must hold a Level 4 or higher early years or childcare qualification + Paediatric first-aid qualification + Early Years Teacher Status or a relevant degree**

The successful Nursery Manager will receive an excellent salary of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 40 hours a week from 7am-7pm on Mon-Fri. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

Annual leave Discounts for high street retailers Free parking + so much more!!

Reference ID: 7429

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV


  • Location: Solihull, England
  • Salary: £35000 - £40000 per annum
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: Jupiter Recruitment
  • Posted: 18-Sep-2026
  • Posted on: careers4a.com