Location: Leicester
Start Date: April 2026
Salary: £14 – £17 per hour
Are you approachable, understanding and reassuring towards young children and parents?
Can you proactively support children with a wide range of needs and ensure their safety?
Can you manage a team of nursery nurses efficiently and work well under pressure?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a family like local authority day nursery based in Leicester.
The day nursery is looking to take on a full-time Nursery Manager permanently who is flexible to work 7.30am – 6pm (4 or 5 days per week).
The successful applicant will create a safe and stimulating learning environment, update parents and carers on children’s progress, keep records and create reports and make sure safety and child protection regulations are met.
The successful Nursery Manager will have:
Level 3 in childcare or equivalent (required)
Have experience managing a nursery setting (room leaders looking to step up are also welcome)
Paediatric First Aid Qualification (required)
Ability to communicate with children and parents
Strong behaviour management skills
Strong staff management skills
Exceptional knowledge of child protection and safeguarding
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
CPD Courses and Certificates as part of the My Progression channel
Market leading rates of pay
TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with the admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
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CONTACT NUMBER : (phone number removed)
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services
Salary description
£14.00 - £17.00 per hour