Location: Cullompton, Devon (EX15)
Salary: Up to £53,000 per annum, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday
Are you an experienced Nursery Manager—or an accomplished Deputy Manager ready to take the next step?
We are recruiting for an exceptional Nursery Manager to lead a beautiful early years setting near Cullompton. This is an excellent opportunity for an inspirational and commercially capable leader who can maintain outstanding standards of care while developing a happy, motivated and successful team.
You will take overall responsibility for the nursery’s day-to-day operation, ensuring children receive a safe, nurturing and stimulating early years experience.
Key responsibilities
* Lead, motivate and develop the nursery team
* Maintain consistently high standards of childcare and education
* Ensure the setting remains fully compliant with the EYFS, Ofsted and safeguarding requirements
* Support staff through effective supervision, coaching and performance management
* Build positive relationships with children, parents and the wider community
* Manage staffing levels, rotas, occupancy and nursery budgets
* Drive enquiries, registrations and occupancy
* Oversee safer recruitment, induction and ongoing staff development
* Create an inclusive environment in which children and colleagues can thrive
* Work closely with senior leadership to support the nursery’s continued growth
About you
To be considered, you should have:
* A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
* Recent management experience within a nursery or early years setting
* Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements
* Experience leading, developing and retaining an early years team
* A confident understanding of nursery operations, occupancy and financial performance
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
* A genuine commitment to providing outstanding outcomes for children
* The ability to balance high-quality childcare with effective commercial leadership
Benefits
* Salary of up to £53,000, depending on experience
* Free on-site parking
* Employee discount scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme, including access to Bupa counselling
* Attractive village and countryside location
* Staff room stocked with food and snacks
* Support from an established senior leadership team
* Genuine scope to shape and develop the setting
This position would suit an experienced Nursery Manager, Nursery General Manager, Early Years Manager or a high-performing Deputy Nursery Manager ready for greater responsibility.
Applications are being reviewed immediately. For a confidential discussion, apply today or contact Mike Price at Odin Recruitment Group Childcare
Salary description
£50000.00 - £50000.00 per year