THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL RECEIVE £3000 WELCOME BONUS RELOCATION PACKAGES AVAILABLE! Senior Nursery Manager Location: Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Devon Job type: Full Time Permanent Salary: From £42,500 per annum, depending on experience, plus a revenue target bonus. Why Join Tops Day Nurseries? At Tops Day Nurseries, we’ve been shaping futures since 1990. As the UK’s largest employee-owned childcare group, we know that valuing people is the key to success. When you join us, you become mo…
We’re now looking for a Nursery Manager to join a team, someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.
Why this nursery?
Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
Crowned NMT’s Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running
80% Childcare Discount – T&Cs apply
What we’ll offer our Nursery Manager:
• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!
• Accredited training through our awesome Academy and bespoke training platform.
• Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.
• Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.
• Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
• Take the day off on your birthday, it’s all about you!
• Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.
• Friendly central support team always on hand to help.
• An exclusive Nursery Manager Bonus Scheme to reward your leadership and impact.
How you’ll make a difference as a Nursery Manager:
By managing the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS, Ofsted requirements, and the nursery’s policies and procedures.
Through leading, mentoring, and supporting the nursery team, promoting a positive, collaborative, and professional culture while ensuring staff development and performance are maintained to a high standard.
By building and maintaining strong, trusting relationships with families and external agencies, supporting each child’s development and wellbeing, and ensuring the nursery is always prepared for Ofsted inspections.
Requirements of a Nursery Manager:
Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
Excellent understanding of EYFS.
Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
Senior leadership experience within a nursery setting.
In line with legal regulations, you must hold a GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths or gain it within 2 years of starting.
We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.
We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish!
We look forward to receiving your application!
Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners as an Early Years Educator!
Best Start Recruitment want to help you to make the right choice in your next career move. If you meet the criteria set above, or would like Early Years Career advice please apply ASAP for an informal and confidential chat.
We cater for all Early Years jobs and currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, QTS, Montessori, Room Leader and Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse vacancies.
Nursery Manager - Putney
Full time
Salary £45k + annual performance bonus
Small friendly nursery!
The Nursery is open 51 weeks per year, with 1 week closure at Christmas
Working hours: 7.45am – 6:30pm, 4 days per week with 1 day off per week
Annual Leave: 4 weeks paid annual leave, plus 1 additional day with every year of continuous employment (up to a maximum of 1 additional week)
Sick Leave: 1 week paid sick leave after 1 year of employment
Other Benefits: Pension enrolment, a very robust and supportive leadership team, great supportive working environment, training & development and a hot lunch!
The Manager will be responsible for all aspects regarding the overall running of the Nursery. This role is super-numery and as such the Manager is not counted in ratios. The Manager is supported by a super-Numery Deputy and Area Director.
Roles & Responsibilities
Overall:
i) Ensure excellent standards across all areas of the setting are maintained and developed to provide the best outcomes for our children and families
ii) Ensure and enable excellent delivery of all aspects of the EYFS curriculum in a creative and inspiring way
iii) Ensure the Nursery ethos of helping every child “learn well” is embedded and executed consistently throughout the Nursery and understood by all staff
iv) Strong people leadership and role modelling to create a fantastic culture and working environment for the team
v) Core focus on building occupancy – as a new setting this is critical
) Strong partnership with parents and external agencies to support every child's learning, development and well being
v) Ensure all policies and procedures embedded in the setting; with safeguarding being paramount
vi) Oversee all aspects of Safeguarding
Nursery Manager - £45+ annual performance bonus
Please get in touch for a full job description
Best Start Recruitment want to help you to make the right choice in your next career move. If you meet the criteria set above, or would like Early Years Career advice please apply ASAP for an informal and confidential chat.
We cater for all Early Years jobs and currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, QTS, Montessori, Room Leader and Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse vacancies
Nursery Manager - Rickmansworth TERM TIME ONLY - 40 weeks of the year Hours 7.30-4.30 Mon to Fri Salary between 29k-31k Purpose of the job: Under the direction and supervision of the Area Manager and Owners, to provide safe, high-quality education and care for early years children. To operate in line with the values and ethos of the company to fulfil its vision and mission. To fulfil legal and statutory requirements. To lead and manage staff on a day-to-day basis. To contribute to and implement…
Nursery Manager
• Annual Salary: £38,000
• Location: Godalming
• Job Type: Full-time/Part-time (20 or 40 hours per week)
We are seeking a dedicated Nursery Manager to lead our vibrant nursery in Godalming. This role is ideal for someone who has experience in early years education and has previously managed or led a room. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the nursery, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment for children.
Day-to-day of the role:
• Oversee the daily management and operations of the nursery.
• Ensure high standards of care and education according to EYFS guidelines.
• Lead and manage staff, including recruitment, training, and development.
• Maintain effective communication with parents and staff.
• Implement health and safety policies and ensure compliance.
• Manage budgets and ensure financial efficiency.
• Organise and participate in events and activities.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
• Level 3 CACHE or equivalent qualification in early years education.
• Proven experience as a room leader or in managing a room within a nursery setting.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing demands.
Benefits:
• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive and friendly work environment.
To apply for this Nursery Manager position, please click the apply button
Nursery manager - Chelsea
Full time
4.5 days
8 till 6 - 4 days
8 till 1pm - 1 day
Salary up to £45k
Small Boutique Nursery
Are you an experienced room leader or Deputy looking for a step up in your career?
This is a classroom based Manager role for an 18 place nursery.
Main purpose of the role: To manage the smooth running of the nursery’ in line with our outstanding policies and procedures. Ensuring that all children are receiving the best level of care from all our employees, as well as staff being supported in their roles.
Role:
o To make sure daily observations on every child are written/ reviewed overseeing and supporting employee’s observations.
o To check that the room manager’s have fulfilled all their duties and to support them in this.
o To assess children’s development and plan and carry out activities based on their interests and areas requiring improvement, following the Early Years Foundation Stage.
o To develop strong communication links with all the parents.
o To keep the scrap books up to date.
o To oversee all the scrap books keeping standards high.
o To write reports/ 2 year old checks for key children.
o To oversee all the reports/ developmental Checks/ parent meetings.
o To make sure that the topic’s are followed and enjoyed by all each week.
Kindness and respect are at the heart of our approach. Through fun, engaging routines and plenty of creative play, we nurture curiosity, empathy and a love of learning — helping each child become a happy, thoughtful and confident little learner.
Please get in touch for a full job desciption.
Best Start Recruitment want to help you to make the right choice in your next career move. If you meet the criteria set above, or would like Early Years Career advice please apply ASAP for an informal and confidential chat.
We cater for all Early Years jobs and currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, QTS, Montessori, Room Leader and Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse vacancies
We’re more than just a nursery group. We’re the UK’s most innovative early-years education provider. At N Family Club, we dreamed of reimagining early years education. Becoming a place that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum-led approach, and prepares children for the modern world. We’re proudly making our dream a reality – and we want you to be a part of it! As a Nursery Manager at N Family, you’ll lead a passionate team of expert Educators to deliver amazing learning experiences, brill…
We’re more than just a nursery group. We’re the UK’s most innovative early-years education provider. At N Family Club, we dreamed of reimagining early years education. Becoming a place that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum-led approach, and prepares children for the modern world. We’re proudly making our dream a reality – and we want you to be a part of it! As a Nursery Manager at N Family, you’ll lead a passionate team of expert Educators to deliver amazing learning experiences, brill…
Salary: £45,926 - £65,354 + 25% Bonus + £2,000 Welcome Bonus + N Partnership!
We’re more than just a nursery group. We’re the UK’s most innovative early-years education provider.
At N Family Club, we dreamed of reimagining early years education. Becoming a place that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum-led approach, and prepares children for the modern world. We’re proudly making our dream a reality – and we want you to be a part of it!
As a Nursery Manager at N Family, you’ll lead a passionate team of expert Educators to deliver amazing learning experiences, brilliant customer service, and a thriving team culture. You’ll take care of everything that keeps the nursery running smoothly – from daily operations to compliance – while inspiring your team to give every child the best start in life. Together, you’ll help drive our Wildly Important Goals (WIG), as we aim to become the most loved early years education group in the UK.
Your key responsibilities
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Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive as a team.
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Lead your team to deliver outstanding education in line with the N Pedagogy and Curriculum.
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Be a people leader – recruiting, developing, and nurturing a brilliant team.
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Champion safeguarding and wellbeing, acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead when needed.
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Take ownership of your nursery’s performance, delivering commercial success while maintaining our quality.
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Keep our nursery shining – overseeing our health and safety, risk assessments, and EYFS compliance to make sure everything runs smoothly and safely.
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Engage with the local community and key partners, proudly representing N Family and building lasting connections.
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Champion continuous improvement, keeping practice fresh, creative, and Outstandingly Outstanding.
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Bring positivity, flexibility, and passion to everything you do, helping N Family go beyond every single day.
Our Nursery Managers should have..
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Two years of previous experience as a Nursery Manager (required).
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Experience of large or multi-site nurseries (desirable).
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Experience in retaining and hiring new team members.
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Knowledge of local authority and regulatory requirements and inspection processes across the UK.
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Some experience in managing budgets, including capacity and team deployment, management of performance, and reporting metrics.
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A background in leading consistent and exceptional customer service.
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Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above). A Level 6 qualification is desirable.
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Paediatric First Aid (12 hours), First Aid at Work, and a commitment to remain compliant.
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Relevant safeguarding/child protection training and be willing to update that training regularly.
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A genuine passion for education and changing the lives of children.
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A love for building and maintaining strong parent partnerships.
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A solid decision-maker with the ability to support and achieve our WIGs (Wildly Important Goals).
The N Advantage package
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Competitive salary – £45,926 - £65,354 per annum
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Performance bonus – Up to 25% of base salary + £1000.
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The N Partnership – Our shares programme, giving all our managers motivation and rewards for delivering our plan and growth ambitions.
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Industry-leading holiday allowance – Up to 38 days, including a personal ‘Me’ day and Christmas closure.
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Development fund – £100 annual learning fund, plus paid N Academy training (level 3, EY Degrees, Forest School & more).
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Family-friendly – Enhanced parental/fostering/neonatal leave after 2 years.
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Childcare – 40% discount, plus 6 emergency days annually.
And that’s not all!
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Loyalty rewards – 5-year bonus: around-the-world trip + 2 bonus weeks off. 10-year bonus: “Out of this world” experience + 2 more weeks off!
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Leadership events – Our annual leadership conference for all managers to come together, share experiences, and build upon our culture.
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N Coaching & Mentoring – Empowering team members with access to 3 ILM-approved coaching programmes.
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Referral scheme – Earn up to £1000 per successful hire.
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Amazing discounts – Save on groceries, shopping, fitness, and more.
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Travel support – Season ticket loans and cycle-to-work scheme.
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Socials & Wellbeing – Annual parties, team events, gym discounts, and online fitness.
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And much, much more!
Why N Stoke Newington - Defoe Road?
Join our fantastic team at this Outstanding 72-place nursery, nestled in the heart of Stoke Newington, North London.
Getting here is a breeze! With local buses 73, 393, and 476 stopping right outside, and the Stoke Newington overground station just a short walk away.
Why N Family Club?
At N Family Club, we’re reimagining early years education – and we want you to be a part of it. We’re a certified Great Place to Work and one of the UK’s most innovative early years groups. With top salaries, unmatched benefits, and real career progression, we put our people first.
Join us today to spark big ideas in young minds and shape a career you’ll love.
What's next?
If you think you got what it takes, click apply and fill in our super quick (1 min) application form!
If you want to read more about N, our benefits and work culture, visit our Careers website or our Glassdoor Page.
We’re more than just a nursery group. We’re the UK’s most innovative early-years education provider.
At N Family Club, we dreamed of reimagining early years education. Becoming a place that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum-led approach, and prepares children for the modern world. We’re proudly making our dream a reality – and we want you to be a part of it!
As a Nursery Manager at N Family, you’ll lead a passionate team of expert Educators to deliver amazing learning experiences, brilliant customer service, and a thriving team culture. You’ll take care of everything that keeps the nursery running smoothly – from daily operations to compliance – while inspiring your team to give every child the best start in life. Together, you’ll help drive our Wildly Important Goals (WIG), as we aim to become the most loved early years education group in the UK.
Your key responsibilities
•
Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive as a team.
•
Lead your team to deliver outstanding education in line with the N Pedagogy and Curriculum.
•
Be a people leader – recruiting, developing, and nurturing a brilliant team.
•
Champion safeguarding and wellbeing, acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead when needed.
•
Take ownership of your nursery’s performance, delivering commercial success while maintaining our quality.
•
Keep our nursery shining – overseeing our health and safety, risk assessments, and EYFS compliance to make sure everything runs smoothly and safely.
•
Engage with the local community and key partners, proudly representing N Family and building lasting connections.
•
Champion continuous improvement, keeping practice fresh, creative, and Outstandingly Outstanding.
•
Bring positivity, flexibility, and passion to everything you do, helping N Family go beyond every single day.
Our Nursery Managers should have..
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Two years of previous experience as a Nursery Manager (required).
•
Experience of large or multi-site nurseries (desirable).
•
Experience in retaining and hiring new team members.
•
Knowledge of local authority and regulatory requirements and inspection processes across the UK.
•
Some experience in managing budgets, including capacity and team deployment, management of performance, and reporting metrics.
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A background in leading consistent and exceptional customer service.
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Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above). A Level 6 qualification is desirable.
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Paediatric First Aid (12 hours), First Aid at Work, and a commitment to remain compliant.
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Relevant safeguarding/child protection training and be willing to update that training regularly.
•
A genuine passion for education and changing the lives of children.
•
A love for building and maintaining strong parent partnerships.
•
A solid decision-maker with the ability to support and achieve our WIGs (Wildly Important Goals).
The N Advantage package
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Competitive salary – £40,581 - £61,818 per annum
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Performance bonus – Up to 25% of base salary + £1000.
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The N Partnership – Our shares programme, giving all our managers motivation and rewards for delivering our plan and growth ambitions.
•
Industry-leading holiday allowance – Up to 38 days, including a personal ‘Me’ day and Christmas closure.
•
Development fund – £100 annual learning fund, plus paid N Academy training (level 3, EY Degrees, Forest School & more).
•
Family-friendly – Enhanced parental/fostering/neonatal leave after 2 years.
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Childcare – 40% discount, plus 6 emergency days annually.
And that’s not all!
•
Loyalty rewards – 5-year bonus: around-the-world trip + 2 bonus weeks off. 10-year bonus: “Out of this world” experience + 2 more weeks off!
•
Leadership events – Our annual leadership conference for all managers to come together, share experiences, and build upon our culture.
•
N Coaching & Mentoring – Empowering team members with access to 3 ILM-approved coaching programmes.
•
Referral scheme – Earn up to £1000 per successful hire.
•
Amazing discounts – Save on groceries, shopping, fitness, and more.
•
Travel support – Season ticket loans and cycle-to-work scheme.
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Socials & Wellbeing – Annual parties, team events, gym discounts, and online fitness.
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And much, much more!
Why N Fleet?
Our 86-place brand new nursery will be opening in early 2027, in the heart of Fleet, Surrey (Fleet, GU51).
Why N Family Club?
At N Family Club, we’re reimagining early years education – and we want you to be a part of it. We’re a certified Great Place to Work and one of the UK’s most innovative early years groups. With top salaries, unmatched benefits, and real career progression, we put our people first.
Join us today to spark big ideas in young minds and shape a career you’ll love.
What's next?
If you think you got what it takes, click apply and fill in our super quick (1 min) application form!
If you want to read more about N, our benefits and work culture, visit our Careers website or our Glassdoor Page.
Nursery ManagerLocation: Wickford, Essex Permanent | Full-Time | 4 Days Per Week (7:30am -6:30pm) Salary: £44,000 - £47,000 per annum
Nursery Manager Opportunity | Large Outdoor LearningNursery Setting
Hays Education is proud to be supporting an innovative and highly successful early years provider with the recruitment of a Nursery Manager for one of its flagship nursery settings in Wickford, Essex.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a well-established organisation that has been delivering outstanding childcare and early years education across Essex for more than a decade. The successful candidate will lead a thriving nursery currently catering for approximately 100 children, with exciting expansion plans already in place to increase capacity to 150 children from September, making this one of the largest and most ambitious early years settings in the region.
The organisationhas built a strong reputation for combining outstanding childcare with a unique enrichment-led learning experience. Its philosophy centres around creating engaging, child-led environments where children can learn, explore and develop through meaningful experiences both indoors and outdoors.
A key part of the provision is its commitment to outdoor education and nature-based learning.Children benefit from a carefully designed curriculum that goes far beyond the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and incorporates:
• Forest school-inspired learning and outdoor exploration
• Nature-based education and environmental awareness
• Montessori teaching principles
• Educational trips and enrichment experiences
• Music and creative arts sessions
• Children's yoga and mindfulness activities
• Practical, hands-on learning opportunities
• Activities designed to develop confidence, independence and resilience
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nursery Manager who is passionate about innovative early years practice and wants to play a key role in the continued growth and development of a successful organisation.
The RoleAs Nursery Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, management and strategic development of a large nursery setting. You will lead a dedicated team of practitioners, ensure outstanding standards of care and education, oversee compliance and safeguarding, and drive continuous improvement across the nursery.
Working on a full-time basis across four days per week (7:30am -6:30pm), you will enjoy an excellent work-life balance while leading a substantial and growing provision.
The successful candidate will be a visible and inspirational leader who can build high-performing teams, develop staff, maintain exceptional parent partnerships and ensure the nursery continues to deliver an outstanding experience for every child.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the nursery.
• Lead a large team in delivering outstanding childcare and education.
• Ensure full compliance with the EYFS Framework, safeguarding requirements and all regulatory standards.
• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (training provided if required).
• Lead the nursery through Ofsted inspections and quality assurance processes.
• Drive occupancy growth and support the site's expansion from 100 to 150 children.
• Develop and implement nursery improvement and development plans.
• Manage nursery budgets and resources effectively.
• Conduct staff supervision, appraisals and performance management.
• Deliver coaching, mentoring and professional development opportunities for staff.
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained at all times.
• Promote equality, inclusion and positive outcomes for all children.
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers, local authorities and external agencies.
• Attend leadership meetings with senior management to share best practice and contribute to wider organisational development.
About YouTo be successfulin this role, you will have:
• A Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• At least one years' experience in a Nursery Manager position.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS Framework and child development.
• A proven track record of leading teams and driving improvement.
• Experience preparing for and managing Ofsted inspections.
• Excellent safeguarding knowledge and commitment to child welfare.
• Strong financial and operational management skills.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Experience managing large teams and nursery environments.
• A passion for outdoor learning, enrichment and innovative early years education.
What You'll Receive
• Salary of £44,000 - £47,000 per annum
• 4-day working week (7:30am - 6:30pm)
• Permanent full-time position
• Free daily lunch
• Free onsite parking
• Birthday leave
• Company pension scheme
• Wellbeing package
• Sick pay
• Staff social events
• Employee mentoring programme
• Professional development opportunities
• The chance to lead one of the region's largest and fastest-growing nursery settings
Safeguarding
Hays Education and our client are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and robust safer recruitment procedures.
Applicants musthave the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Nursery Manager seeking an exciting leadership opportunity within a growing, innovative and outdoor-focused early years organisation, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please apply now or for a confidential discussion, please contact AamirMalik at or call .
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Nursery: Hemsley House Nursery School, 137 Tonbridge Road & 7 Terrace Road, Maidstone, ME16 Hours: Full time 40 hours Monday- Friday Salary: up to £40,000 (depending on experience and qualifications) Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day and much much more £1,000 Welcome Bonus Remarkable Futures Start Here Hemsley House spans two beautifully converted Victorian homes in Maidstone, just a 10-minute walk apart. Both buildings have a welcoming, home-from-home fe…
Nursery: Grimsbury Manor Nursery School, Banbury, OX16 3JX Hours: Full Time, 40 Hours per week Salary: Up £42,000 Salary based on experience and qualifications £1,500 Welcome bonus Remarkable Futures Start Here Can you lead a team to shape the future of early years education at Grimsbury Manor Nursery School Storal’s Purpose To give children healthy foundations in fantastic settings, helping them build the confidence and resilience that will set them up for success later in life. The Team You’l…
Hours: Full Time, 40 Hours per week Salary: Starting from £17 per hour (£35,360 Annual ) Salary to be discussed and based on experience and qualifications £1,500 Welcome incentive Can you lead a team to shape the future of early years education at one of our Leicestershire Nurseries Children 1st Syston's Purpose Is to give children healthy foundations in fantastic settings, helping them build the confidence and resilience that will set them up for success later in life. The Team You’ll have a s…
Nursery –Bright Horizons Ely Day Nursery & Pre school Salary – £ 40,993 - £53,364 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Ely, Cambridgeshire Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for a Nursery Manager to joi…
Nursery: Cherry Tree, 73 Orford Ln, Warrington WA2 7BS Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday 40 hours Salary: Up to £38,200 (dependent on experience and qualifications) *£1,000 WELCOME BONUS* Remarkable Futures Start Here Cherry Tree's Purpose To give children healthy foundations in fantastic settings, helping them build the confidence and resilience that will set them up for success later in life. Storal’s Purpose To give children healthy foundations in fantastic settings, helping them build the …
Nursery: Treehouse Nursery School, Orchard School, Filton Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0XY Hours: Full Time, Monday - Friday Salary: Up to £45,000 plus £1,000 welcome bonus Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day and much much more. £1,000 Welcome Bonus Can you lead a team to shape the future of early years education at Treehouse Nursery School Our Purpose To give children healthy foundations in fantastic settings, helping them build the confidence and resilien…
Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As the Nursery Manager, you'll be more than just a leader; you'll be an ambassador for our values, and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture.
The Manager role offers a salary range of £38,000 to £49,000 (plus discretionary bonus) , and is a full time, 40 hours per week position. Take the chance to build a remarkable career in a fast-growing international company.
What we’re looking for
Kido are looking for a Nursery Manager to join the team in South West London.
This is your opportunity to join an amazing growing nursery group who champion career growth like no other! Includes Bonus Scheme
For the Manager role, it is essential that you hold a relevant childcare qualification, Level 3 minimum and have experience working within management of another large nursery. Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English including functional skills are also a must if you obtained a Level 3 qualification after 2014. If the leadership skills mentioned in the job description above suit you, we invite you to apply today.
Unfortunately we are not able to support Sponsorship Application at this time.
What You'll Be Doing!
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Provide overall leadership and strategic management of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care, education, safeguarding, and operational excellence are consistently achieved.
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Lead, motivate, and develop the nursery team through effective recruitment, supervision, appraisals, coaching, training, succession planning, and continuous professional development.
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Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), maintaining robust safeguarding practices, overseeing referrals, ensuring compliance with child protection procedures, and promoting a strong safeguarding culture throughout the setting.
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Ensure full compliance with all statutory requirements, including EYFS, Ofsted, safeguarding, health and safety, and employment legislation, maintaining inspection readiness at all times.
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Oversee health and safety management across the nursery, including risk assessments, fire safety procedures, medication administration, security measures, and adherence to Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
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Build and maintain strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external agencies, ensuring children's individual needs are met and exceptional customer service is delivered.
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Drive exceptional teaching and learning by leading curriculum implementation, monitoring practice, supporting quality improvement initiatives, and promoting excellence in early years education.
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Manage nursery occupancy, sustainability, and business performance by supporting marketing initiatives, conducting parent tours, monitoring budgets, and contributing to growth and retention strategies.
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Oversee staffing, resource allocation, and operational planning to ensure appropriate ratios, effective deployment of staff, efficient use of resources, and the smooth running of the nursery.
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Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture by leading by example, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, recognising achievements, and driving continuous improvement across all areas of the nursery.
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Represent the nursery professionally with regulatory bodies, and local community partners, promoting the nursery's reputation and values.
Benefits
By joining Kido you will get:
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 30 days after 5 years service
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Your birthday off
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100% Free Childcare (Subject to availability, T&Cs apply)
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Up to £1000 refer a friend bonus
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Free Staff Lunches
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Annual performance-related pay increases
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Brilliant career progression opportunities
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Company awards and celebrations
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Access to a healthcare cash plan
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Early access to pay through the Hastee app
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Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers
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Your wellbeing matters – we provide not just a confidential employee assistance programme but access to our wellness hub
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Cycle to work scheme
Your wellbeing matters – we provide not just a confidential employee assistance programme but access to our wellness hub
What’s next?
If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a future of possibilities for the children at our Kido nursery, apply today and we’ll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with our recruitment team who will take you through the next stages.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us via careers@kido.school
Find out more about each of our nurseries by visiting https://kidoschools.com/uk/
Safer Recruitment
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or see .
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.
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Are you a Nursery Manager looking for work in Swindon? Winner Education are recruiting for an experienced Nursery Manager for a nursery based in the Swindon area. The nursery has an outstanding reputation and is an ever-growing nursery chain with settings in the UK and abroad. They provide exceptional care and nurturing environments which make a real difference to the lives of all children! This a full time, permanent position. Experienced Deputy Managers will also be considered for this role. You must have a minimum of either an NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3 qualification. The successful Nursery Manager will be required to: Support the Centre Director and Operations Leadership Team with day to day operation of the nursery
Lead, mentor and inspire the team
Previous experience of working within Early Years as a Manager or Deputy Manager
Ensure essential everyday tasks are completed
Have an excellent understanding of the EYFS curriculum
Deliver outstanding care and education opportunities
Conduct regular appraisals and CPD opportunities for their staff
Have exceptional behaviour management
Be the designated safeguard lead
Attend training sessions and lead all staff meetings
Support with staff recruitment
Ensure policies and procedures are adhered to
Have a passion for developing children ready for their school journey
Be resilient and strong-willed
Display the skills to be a effective role model Company Benefits: 50% Discounted childcare fees!
Special offers and discounts on major brands and retailors!
Up to 25% annual salary bonus!
Discounted private medical insurance!
Up to 33 days holiday, plus your birthday off!
Well-being support!
Learning and Development opportunities! When you register with Winner, you will be assigned a specialist consultant who has been working in education for over 12 years and will be able to guide and support you through your assignments. If you are interested in our Nursery Manager role in Swindon or would like more information on how Winner Education can support your supply teaching journey, please contact Dan on (phone number removed). Please note your application will be subject to two relevant and satisfactory references, including your most recent employment and an enhanced DBS check
A fast-growing and reputable early-years childcare and education provider is seeking a Nursery Manager to run a nursery safely and to a high standard, ensuring it is Ofsted-ready at all times. The Nursery Manager will have previous experience working in an early-years setting, have a strong understanding and current knowledge of the EYFS framework, and be fully conversant with all the necessary safeguarding regulations, Ofsted inspection frameworks and statutory early-years requirements. In addition, the Nursery Manager will hold, or be working towards, a DSL qualification, have excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills, and have good staff management skills and day-to-day operational experience, such as handling rotas, business income and expenditure, and logistics. Having successfully achieved the Investors in People standard at their main site, our client is now rolling this approach out across their entire organisation. This reflects a long-term commitment to developing its people, strengthening leadership, and ensuring employees experience the same high standards of support and development wherever they work. Key Responsibilities Ensure the site runs safely, smoothly, consistently, and at a high standard, and is Ofsted-ready at all times Make sure all statutory requirements, safeguarding obligations, and EYFS frameworks are fully met and evidenced Escalate any regulatory concerns to the Operations Manager immediately Manage staff rota, performance, and ensure they feel supported and valued Respond professionally and promptly to parents and handle any day-to-day concerns sensitively Make sure all staff are trained and aware of their obligations to safeguarding on site, and record and escalate any concerns in line with group policy and statutory requirements Keep the site clean and maintained at all times, update risk assessments and how incidents are recorded, and inspect the site on a regular schedule Complete accurately and on time the LA headcount and funding submissions Work with colleagues to support the enrolment process such as welcoming prospective families, conducting tours, and ensuring places are confirmed Be responsible for the site’s day-to-day operational budget and escalate any future concerns or significant spend to the Ops and Finance Managers promptly Implement the brand and environment standards for the site, update Meet the Staff board, and ensure visitor impressions are consistently positive Knowledge, skills and qualifications required: Previous experience working in an early-years setting Have a strong understanding and current knowledge of the EYFS framework Fully conversant with Ofsted inspection frameworks, safeguarding regulation and statutory early years requirements Hold or working towards a DSL qualification Great customer service and conflict resolution skills Excellent communication, teamwork, leadership, and management skills A good understanding of health and safety in an early-years setting Previous experience in handling related operational duties such as rotas, admissions and logistics Able to handle day-to-day business income and expenditure Is professional and discreet Salary: circa £42,000 DOE Benefits: yearly bonus, 31 days annual leave incl. bank holidays + add. 2 days & birthday leave, 1 free childcare place, strong support and development programme
Nursery Manager South London | Full Time | Permanent Salary: £43,000 Welcome Bonus About the Role An established and well-regarded day nursery is seeking a dedicated and passionate early years professional to take on the full-time role of Nursery Manager (40 hours per week). You will be responsible for the overall management and smooth operation of the setting, ensuring children participate in engaging activities that support their learning and development in line with the EYFS framework. The …
An exceptional childcare setting in Lemaington Spa is looking for an ambitious, passionate, and experienced Nursery Manager to lead their dedicated team and shape little lives. Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending upon experience) Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week Monday - Friday The Role: As Nursery Manager, you will hold overall responsibility for the strategic, financial, and operational management of the setting. You will serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), drive ed…
Nursery Manager – Glasgow Up to £40,000 - £43,000 | Full-Time | Established Setting We are supporting a well-regarded early learning and childcare provider in recruiting an experienced Nursery Manager for their established setting based just outside Glasgow. This is a brilliant opportunity for a confident, inspiring leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality care, learning and play in line with Care Inspectorate standards. The Role As Nursery Manager, you will take the lead in: * Ma…
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 …