Do you love building, coaching and mentoring teams to provide outstanding care and education?
We are currently seeking an experienced, passionate, and energetic Nursery Manager to take the reins and lead a nursery setting in Leamington Spa. Part of an award winning chain, the nursery is an inspiring and nurturing early years setting where children explore, grow, and thrive, who pride themselves on creating a supportive, home-from-home environment for both their families and dedicated staff team.
Company Benefits:
-Competitive salary (reviewed annually)
-Opportunities to grow and develop in your career to Area Manager, Director etc
-Pension contribution
-Ongoing CPD, supporting you to continue learning and evolving
-Regular support from a dedicated Area Manager and a wider network
The Role
As Nursery Manager, you will take full operational, financial, and strategic responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery. You will lead and inspire a team of early years practitioners to deliver high-quality childcare and education while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and motivate staff while fostering a value-based, supportive team culture.
* Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the nursery consistently meets all EYFS, safeguarding, and health and safety requirements.
* Educational Quality: Oversee the planning and execution of stimulating, developmentally appropriate activities.
* Parent Partnerships: Build and maintain strong, transparent relationships with parents and carers.
* Business Management: Manage occupancy levels, fee administration, marketing, and the nursery budget.
Essential Requirements
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Qualifications: Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare (Level 5 or a degree is highly desirable).
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Grade C Maths GCSE/ Functional Skills Level 2 (or willing to obtain this within 2 years of starting employment)
Paediatric First Aid (desirable)
Enhanced DBS (or willing to obtain one)
* Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a leadership or managerial role within an early years setting.
* Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and inspection procedures.
* Safeguarding: Up-to-date, comprehensive Safeguarding and Child Protection training
Hours: Full time, Monday - Friday between 8.00am - 6.00pm
Supply Star Little Learners Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people and adults. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS and two satisfactory references.
You must have a clear enhanced DBS certificate to be considered for this role. If you do not have one, Supply Star Recruitment can support you in obtaining one at a cost of £63.
If you are a confident leader ready to make a lasting impact on young lives, please submit your CV to us today.
Contact: Vin Dhadley
Phone: (phone number removed)
Salary description
£33000.00 - £40000.00 per year