Day Nursery Manager

Odin Recruitment Group; Hyde; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to £5,000

Career progression

Supportive management

Established setting

Job summary

Odin Recruitment Group is helping a well regarded early years provider recruit a Nursery Manager for a thriving setting in Hyde. The role oversees day-to-day nursery operations, staff leadership, safeguarding and compliance with EYFS and Ofsted, while delivering outstanding childcare and supporting team development.

The successful candidate will drive high standards of care and education, engage with families, and contribute to occupancy growth within the local community.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager ready to step up.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
• Level 3 qualification in Early Years or above.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Passion for high quality childcare and early education.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day to day running of the nursery.
• Leading and supporting a team of early years practitioners.
• Maintaining high standards of care, learning and development.
• Ensuring full compliance with EYFS, safeguarding and regulatory requirements.
• Building strong relationships with parents and families.
• Supporting occupancy growth and maintaining excellent reputation within the local community.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Early years knowledge

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years or above

Job description

Nursery Manager

Salary £36,000 to £40,000 per year depending on experience. Bonus scheme available up to £5,000 annually.

An established and well regarded early years provider is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead one of their high quality settings.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong early years leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding childcare and supporting a team to provide the best possible start for children.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management of the nursery including staff leadership, quality of care and education, safeguarding, and ensuring the setting operates in line with Ofsted and EYFS requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Managing the day to day running of the nursery
• Leading and supporting a team of early years practitioners
• Maintaining high standards of care, learning and development
• Ensuring full compliance with EYFS, safeguarding and regulatory requirements
• Building strong relationships with parents and families
• Supporting occupancy growth and maintaining excellent reputation within the local community

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager ready to step up
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted requirements
• Level 3 qualification in Early Years or above
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Passion for high quality childcare and early education

What is on offer

• Salary between £33,000 and £40,000 depending on experience
• Performance related bonus scheme up to £5,000 per year
• Supportive management structure
• Opportunity to lead a well established early years setting
• Career progression within a growing childcare group

If you are an experienced Nursery Manager or a strong Deputy Manager looking for your next leadership opportunity, please apply to discuss the role in confidence.