Day Nursery Manager

Odin Recruitment Group; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a well-established nursery in Bury St Edmunds. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 3 Early Years qualification and have strong leadership qualities, including excellent communication skills and a passion for child development. Responsibilities include managing staff, ensuring compliance with EYFS regulations, and maintaining high standards of care and learning. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, such as ongoing training and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Supportive ownership and senior leadership

Ongoing training and professional development

Clear progression opportunities

Generous holiday entitlement

Company pension scheme

Discounted childcare (where applicable)

Qualifications

• Holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• Previous experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager ready to step up.
• Strong understanding of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursery in line with EYFS and regulatory requirements.
• Inspire, support and develop a committed staff team.
• Ensure high standards of care and development across all rooms.
• Manage staffing, ratios, rotas and performance.

Skills

Strong understanding of EYFS

Excellent communication skills

Organised and solution-focused

People management

Passion for child development

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery Manager

Location: Bury St Edmunds
Salary: Upto 40,000
Hours: Full-time, permanent

Our client, a well-established early years setting, is seeking an experienced and motivated Nursery Manager to lead their team and oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident leader who is passionate about high-quality early years education, team development, and creating a nurturing, safe environment where children can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursery in line with EYFS, safeguarding and regulatory requirements

• Inspire, support and develop a committed staff team

• Ensure high standards of care, learning and development across all rooms

• Manage staffing, ratios, rotas and performance

• Build strong relationships with parents, carers and external professionals

• Oversee compliance, policies, audits and inspections

• Manage budgets, occupancy and operational efficiency

Qualifications

• Holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)

• Previous experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager ready to step up

• Strong understanding of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements

• Confident people manager with excellent communication skills

• Organised, professional and solution-focused

• Passionate about child development and quality practice

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Supportive ownership and senior leadership

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Clear progression opportunities

• Generous holiday entitlement

• Company pension scheme

• Discounted childcare (where applicable)

If you are an experienced early years professional looking for your next leadership role, or a Deputy Manager ready to take the next step, we would be delighted to hear from you.