At Little Skippers Nursery, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing, stimulating, and welcoming environment for all children. Our mission is to provide the very best start in life by supporting children’s development through play, exploration, and high-quality early education.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years (Level 5 or above preferred).
• Previous experience in a senior role within an early years setting.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• A genuine passion for early childhood education and development.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted standards, and EYFS framework.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: £35,000.00-£37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company pension
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Work Location: In perso

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Nursery Manager to lead our dedicated team. The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care, safety, and education.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, inspire, and motivate staff to deliver outstanding childcare and education.
• Ensure that all children are provided with an enabling environment where they can learn, thrive, and reach their potential.
• Oversee and implement the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
• Support and monitor staff wellbeing, providing effective supervision, guidance, and ongoing training.
• Be hands-on in practice, working alongside staff to model best practice and foster teamwork.
• Maintain accurate records, ensuring compliance with Ofsted, safeguarding, and health & safety requirements.
• Promote positive relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies.
• Ensure excellent timekeeping, organisation, and management of staff rotas and resources.
• Drive continuous improvement within the nursery by evaluating practices and implementing new ideas.