Location: Honnington
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time, permanent
Our client, a well-established early years setting, is seeking an experienced and motivated Nursery Manager to lead their team and oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery.
This is an exciting opportunity for a confident leader who is passionate about high-quality early years education, team development, and creating a nurturing, safe environment where children can thrive.
The Role
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Lead and manage the nursery in line with EYFS, safeguarding and regulatory requirements
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Inspire, support and develop a committed staff team
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Ensure high standards of care, learning and development across all rooms
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Manage staffing, ratios, rotas and performance
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Build strong relationships with parents, carers and external professionals
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Oversee compliance, policies, audits and inspections
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Manage budgets, occupancy and operational efficiency
The Ideal Candidate
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Holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
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Previous experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager ready to step up
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Strong understanding of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements
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Confident people manager with excellent communication skills
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Organised, professional and solution-focused
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Passionate about child development and quality practice
Benefits
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Competitive salary
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Supportive ownership and senior leadership
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Ongoing training and professional development
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Clear progression opportunities
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Generous holiday entitlement
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Company pension scheme
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Discounted childcare (where applicable)
If you are an experienced early years professional looking for your next leadership role, or a Deputy Manager ready to take the next step, we would be delighted to hear from you
Salary description
£30000.00 - £32500.00 per year