Nursery Manager Small People Nursery - Cropwell Bishop, Nottingham, NG12 3BN, UK Permanent -Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week £42,500 depending on experience Quarterly Bonus Scheme worth £3,000 per year* Are you an experienced Nursery Manager looking for a setting where you will feel trusted, supported and genuinely valued as a leader? Small People is looking for a confident and experienced Nursery Manager to lead our well-established nursery and continue building a positive, high-quality environm…
Nursery Manager Greenfields Nursery School Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week Up to £40,000 per year £1,000 Welcome Bonus Quarterly Bonus Scheme worth £3,000 per year* Are you an experienced Nursery Manager looking for a setting where you will feel trusted, supported and genuinely valued as a leader? Greenfields Nursery School is looking for a confident and experienced Nursery Manager to lead our well-established nursery and continue building a positive, high-quality environment for children, fami…
Nursery Manager CherryVale Nursery Permanent| 42 Hours Per Week Up to £42,500 per year £1,000 Welcome Bonus Quarterly Bonus Scheme worth £3,000 per year* Are you an experienced Nursery Manager looking for a setting where you will feel trusted, supported and genuinely valued as a leader? CherryVale Nursery is looking for a confident and experienced Nursery Manager to lead our well-established nursery and continue building a positive, high-quality environment for children, families and teams. T…
Nursery
Manager Zipadee Day Nursery FTC 6-months
| 40 Hours Per Week Up to £37,500 per year + Quarterly Bonus Scheme worth £3,000 per year* Are you an experienced Nursery
Manager looking for a setting where you will feel trusted, supported and
genuinely valued as a leader? Zipadee Day
Nursery is looking for a confident and experienced Nursery Manager to lead our
well-established nursery and continue building a positive, high-quality
environment for children, families and teams. This role is
ideal for a strong Early Years leader who enjoys developing teams, driving
standards and creating a nursery culture where both children and teams thrive.
You will be joining a stable nursery with supportive senior leadership, strong
team foundations and the freedom to lead your setting with confidence. Zipadee Day
Nursery has expansive outdoor gardens designed for adventure, including a giant
sandpit, mud kitchen, climbing areas, outdoor mark-making stations, and cosy
story hideaways. It really embraces outdoor learning and encourages children to
explore, get messy, and develop their independence through play. If you take
pride in running a happy, organised nursery and leading a team people genuinely
enjoy being part of, we would love to hear from you. What we
offer: Quarterly bonus scheme worth up to £3,000 per year* 75% childcare discount 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off Genuine progression opportunities within a growing group Supportive and approachable senior leadership team Employee wellbeing & assistance programme Refer a friend bonus up to £750 Well-resourced nursery with a positive team culture *Terms
and conditions apply. The
role: As Nursery
Manager, you will lead the day-to-day running of the nursery while maintaining
high standards across the setting. You will be responsible for: Leading, motivating, and developing your nursery team Ensuring EYFS and safeguarding compliance Building strong parent partnerships Driving occupancy and overall nursery performance Leading Ofsted preparation and inspections Supporting staff development and wellbeing Creating a positive, professional team culture This is a
hands-on leadership role where your experience, leadership style, and
decision-making will make a genuine impact every day. What we’re
looking for: Essential: Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification Previous Nursery Management experience Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding Experience leading teams within Early Years Passion for delivering high-quality childcare and education Desirable: Level 5 qualification in Childcare, Leadership, or Management Experience achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes Apply today!
If you’re looking for a Nursery Manager role where you can lead confidently,
feel supported and genuinely enjoy coming to work, we would love to speak with
you. We are
committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all
staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service
Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to
enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Zipadee Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great
care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to
any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to
providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all
children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on
the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil
partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or
maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place
within the Family First Group
The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a highly capable and well organised professional to the role of Nursery Manager at Newcastle High School for Girls. A key role within the school, responsible for the operational leadership and day to day delivery of Early Years provision. Working closely with the Early Years Lead and Nursery Teacher, the Nursery Manager will ensure that Nursery, wrap around and holiday provision are consistently well organised, responsive to families and de…
Nursery – Bright Horizons Brentwood Day Nursery & Pre School Salary – £47,000 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Coptfold Road, Brentwood, CM14 4BN We are looking for an experienced Nursery Manager to lead our brand-new 88-place nursery opening in November 2026 in central Brentwood, just a short distance from the Baytree Shopping Centre. Currently undergoing extensive renovations, the setting is being thoughtfully designed to create a warm, welcoming environment …
Job Description Nursery Manager - Bexley Are you an experienced Nursery Manager ready to take on a fresh challenge and lead a setting from the ground up…? An exceptional opportunity has arisen within a high-performing Trust as they launch two brand-new nurseries in Bexley this September. Backed by a significant nationwide £45 million investment into early years provision, this expansion is focused on reducing childcare costs, supporting working families, and improving access to high-quality ear…
Nursery Manager – Coventry & Warwickshire Contract: Permanent | Hours: 40 per week, all year round Salary: Up to £45,000 Why Join Us – What You Can Expect Competitive Salary: Earn up to £45,000 per year. Full-Time Role: 40 hours per week, all year round. Professional Development: Career progression opportunities and funded qualifications. Supportive Team: Work in a creative, collaborative, and professional environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop nursery staff, ensuring excellent stan…
Greater Manchester£36,400–£51,740Fixed TermEarly Years
Posted 6 days ago
Nursery Manager Location: Wigan Hours: 8:15 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday Start Date: September Salary: Competitive, based on experience About the Role Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated and experienced Nursery Manager to cover a maternity leave at a charming, small school nursery based in Wigan. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a close-knit team in a nurturing educational environment. Running from Monday to Friday (8:15 AM - 4:00 PM), this role offers excellent working hours …
Nursery Manager – Kenilworth Location: Kenilworth Contract: Permanent | Hours: 40 per week, all year round Salary: Up to £45,000 Why Join Us – What You Can Expect Competitive Salary : Earn up to £45,000 per year. Full-Time Role : 40 hours per week, all year round. Professional Development : Career progression opportunities and funded qualifications. Supportive Team : Work in a creative, collaborative, and professional environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop nursery staff, ensuring ex…
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Nursery Manager to join a well-established nursery based in Banbury, South East England Person Specification: NVQ level 3 Childcare qualification or above Experience of leading and motivating teams Experience of managing Safeguarding and Health & Safety Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable) Paediatric First Aid (Desirable) Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role Some of the Nursery Manager responsibilities will include: Recruitment, …
Nursery Manager - part time! Location: Godalming Salary: Up to £38,00 per annum depending on experience (part time will be pro rata) Start Date: July 2026 Hours: 25 - 30 hours per week Be Part of Something Special from Day One! CareEd Recruitment are recruiting for a part time Nursery Manager. This is a unique opportunity to join an exciting new nursery from the very beginning. We are looking for an entrepreneurial Nursery Manager to launch and develop our brand new business - The Crèche. There…
Based in Liverpool, Merseyside, Staff Match are recruiting on behalf of a well established nursery group and have an exciting role for a Nursery Manager to set up a new nursery. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 2 years management experience and have a real passion for early years. Person Specification: Experience of leading and motivating teams Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable) Paediatric First Aid (Desirable) Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role Some of the res…
Nursery Manager - 37.5 hours Location: Rochester Salary: Up to £34,500 per annum depending on experience Start Date: July 2026 Hours: 37.5 hours per week CareEd Recuitment (formally School Staffing Solutions) are recruiting for a Nursery Manager in the early years provision of a school in Rochester, providing care and education for children from 2 years old. The school is a leading independent school with a rich heritage and a commitment to nurturing children in a safe, inspiring, and supportiv…
Nursery Manager Location: Northolt, UB5 4NL Salary: Up to £36,800 per annum depending on experience Start Date: July 2026 Hours: 40 hours per week (within operating hours of 7:30am - 6:30pm) Be Part of Something Special from Day One! CareEd Recruitment are recruiting for a Nursery Manager. This is a unique opportunity to join an exciting new nursery from the very beginning. We're looking for a passionate, committed, and experienced Early Years professional who wants to make a real impact, help …
About our Clients In central Leicester, our clients are looking for a passionate and experienced Nursery Manager for a small but growing setting, part of a lovely well established family group. You will need to be an experienced manager or very strong deputy manager who is up for a challenge is supporting and growing occupancy and team. Covering Monday to Friday, 40 hrs a week, Salary, depending on experience is c£40k with great benefits. Requirements What are Clients are looking for Essential …
About our Clients
South of Maidstone, our clients are seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to support the day to day running of this large and established Nursery, together with ensuring the teams in the rooms are delivering the highest possible early years education. Working a 40 hr week, our clients are offering a generous salary up to £40k depending on experience, together with fantastic benefits including a joining bonus. 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays together with additional days over Xmas break.
Requirements What are Clients are looking for
Essential for the Nursery Manager Role
Level 3 or above Early Years / Childcare qualification (full and relevant)
Minimum 4 years’ experience in early years, including 2 years’ in a management or team-leading role
Experience leading or supporting Ofsted inspections
Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and health & safety practices
Experience managing nursery teams, occupancy, and budgets
Deliver high-quality care and learning while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements
Ideal Nursery Manager Candidate
Passionate about early years and committed to outstanding outcomes
Confident leader, able to support and guide staff across the nursery
Experienced in leading a nursery, managing operations, and driving improvements
Proactive, flexible, and committed to maintaining high standards
Builds strong relationships with children, families, and staff
Apply today to lead a nursery as the Nursery Manager and make a real difference in children’s early years!
Benefits Nursery Manager Benefits and Perks
Company PensionEmployee Discounted Childcare
Birthday Off
Perkbox Goodies
Employee Assistance Programme
Flexibility to work around your life commitments
Recognition and rewards to say thank you for a job well done
Northamptonshire£25,000–£29,000PermanentEarly Years
Posted 6 days ago
Nursery Manager - Nursery Setting Location: Northampton Start Date: September 2026 Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time | Term Time Only Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Lead a Thriving Early Years Setting An established nursery is looking to appoint an experienced Nursery Manager to lead their team from September. This is a permanent, term-time only opportunity for an enthusiastic leader who is committed to providing outstanding early years education and ensuring every child receiv…
About our Clients Our client, based in Gosforth, is looking for a very experienced Manager to join them on their exciting journey to extend their Nursery provision. You will need to have experience of setting up and opening a setting, or of being part of an acquisition, together with experience of growing occupancy and nursery team. You will need to have experience in the financials of running a nursery, and be able to work alongside the Finance team on the business side of running a nursery. I…
About our Clients Our clients very busy Nursery in the Bristol area, north of the city, are now seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to jon the team and support the day to day running of this 90 plus place setting. You will need to be an experienced Nursery Manager, have experience of large teams and also experience of Ofsted Inspections. This is a 40 hr a week role, Monday to Friday, with salary c£40k plus, plus great benefits. Requirements What are Clients are looking for Essential for the …
Nursery Manager Location: Lancaster Road, Enfield, EN2 Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per year, dependent on experience Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 6:30pm Age Range: 3 months to 5 years Start : ASAP About the Nursery CareEd Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a brand-new, purpose-built nursery located on Lancaster Road in Enfield. The nursery provides high-quality care and early years education for children aged 3 months to 5 years in a safe, inspirin…
Buckinghamshire£38,000–£42,000PermanentEarly Years
Posted 6 days ago
Nursery Manager Nursery Manager - Full Time Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (depending on experience) Simply Education are proud to be working in partnership with a Nursery to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Nursery Manager . This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a friendly nursery, supporting both children and staff while ensuring the highest standards of care and education. The Role As Nursery Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery, lead and support the team…
About our Clients This amazing Nursery are now seeking an passionate and experienced Nursery Manager to join them and lead the day to day running of the setting. Beautiful Nursery just by the sea! Working 40 hrs, our clients are offering salary up to £46k depending on experience. You will need to be a nursery manager, and ideally have taken a nursery through an Ofsted Inspection. Requirements What are Clients are looking for Essential for the Nursery Manager Role Level 3 or above Early Years / …