Nursery Manager at Happy Nurses Ltd
Ardingly RH17, , United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Oct, 25

Salary

45000.0

Posted On

21 Jul, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Safeguarding, Childcare, Leadership, Interpersonal Skills, Wellbeing, Health

Industry

Other Industry

Description

We are seeking a nursery manager to work full time for 52 weeks per year all year round.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Proven experience as a Nursery Manager in an Ofsted-registered setting
  • Experience managing large nurseries
  • Previous Area Manager experience or Senior Manager roles in larger settings would be ideal
  • Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare
  • Strong knowledge of the EYFS, Ofsted frameworks, and safeguarding
  • A confident leader with the ability to build and lead an exceptional team
  • Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Passion for early years education and a child-centred approach to leadership

Benefits:

  • Childcare
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £43,000.00 per year
please apply using your CV and we will aim to respond within 3 working days
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 22

Responsibilities

THE ROLE:

As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the full leadership, development, and day-to-day management of the nursery, from pre-opening stages through to ongoing operations. Your focus will be on delivering exceptional care and education, building a strong and happy team, and ensuring the nursery thrives both in quality and performance.

THE ROLE:

As Nursery Manager, you’ll take the lead in creating a warm, nurturing, and high-performing environment for children, families, and your team. You’ll work closely with our Head Office team to oversee the pre-opening and launch of the nursery and then continue to ensure exceptional standards and outcomes for years to come.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead the full nursery setup process, including registration, recruitment, and resourcing
  • Ensure the nursery meets and exceeds all EYFS, Ofsted and safeguarding requirements
  • Recruit, manage, and motivate a high-performing team
  • Drive occupancy and maintain excellent relationships with families
  • Ensure outstanding standards of care, teaching, and learning across the setting
  • Manage budgets, staffing, compliance, and all operational aspects
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