We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly regarded nursery seeking an experienced and driven Nursery Manager to take ownership of their 53-place setting, caring for children aged 3 months to 5 years. This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a leadership role where you can truly make the nursery your own, driving both its day-to-day success and long-term development.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who:

• Holds a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 5 or above preferred).
• Brings proven experience in nursery management or senior early years leadership.
• Has a sharp eye for detail, ensuring compliance, quality, and best practice in all areas.
• Possesses a proactive, self-motivated approach with a genuine passion for early childhood development.
• Demonstrates excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Embraces a growth mindset and leads by example in driving improvement and innovation.
• Is confident managing budgets, rotas, and occupancy while building strong family partnerships.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the overall operational, educational, and strategic excellence of the setting. You’ll be leading a passionate team to deliver high-quality early years education and care while ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for every child.
We are looking for someone with meticulous attention to detail, a growth mindset, and the confidence to work autonomously while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This is more than just a management role - it’s an opportunity to take full ownership of the nursery’s performance, identity, and future.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, support, and inspire a high-performing team to deliver exceptional early years practice in line with EYFS.
• Own the day-to-day running of the nursery, including staffing, occupancy, financial management, and compliance.
• Ensure the setting consistently exceeds Ofsted and statutory requirements in all areas.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with children, families, staff, and the local community.
• Champion a culture of safeguarding, inclusion, and excellence across the nursery.
• Design and oversee a rich, engaging curriculum tailored to each child’s needs and interests.
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members to continually raise standards and grow their skills.