Nursery Manager - Lead with Heart, Inspire with Purpose
At Little Learners, we believe that childhood is magical, learning is joyful and our team is the heart of it all.
We’re looking for a Nursery Manager who shares our vision and wants to lead a team that truly makes a difference every single day.
This is more than a management role. It’s your chance to create a nurturing, inspiring space for children, support a talented and passionate team, and build strong, trusting relationships with families.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Generous holiday allowance - 33 days holiday as standard, increasing by up to 5 extra days with length of service.
• Employee Personal Assistant Program - because we believe our team’s wellbeing matters as much as the children’s.
• Our fabulous all-expenses-paid Christmas party - a chance to celebrate the year in style!
• Regular appreciation and recognition - from surprise treats and gift vouchers to thoughtful traditions and thank you’s, we make sure our team knows they’re valued.
• Ongoing training & development - we invest in you, so you can invest in them.
• Supportive, friendly environment - where your ideas are valued and celebrated.

Your Role Will Include:

• Leading and inspiring your team to deliver outstanding care and education.
• Creating a safe, engaging environment where every child thrives.
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted, EYFS, HR law, health and safety standards and safeguarding requirements.
• Building strong partnerships with children, staff, parents and the wider community.
• Managing budgets, resources and occupancy with confidence and care.

What We’re Looking For:

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (minimum) - Level 5 or above desirable.
• Previous experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager.
• A warm, approachable leader who loves working with children and people.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements.

We look forward to hearing from you and what you can offer us - please submit a covering letter with your CV.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £41,000.00-£43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In perso

• Leading and inspiring your team to deliver outstanding care and education.
• Creating a safe, engaging environment where every child thrives.
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted, EYFS, HR law, health and safety standards and safeguarding requirements.
• Building strong partnerships with children, staff, parents and the wider community.
• Managing budgets, resources and occupancy with confidence and care