Nursery Manager (Fixed Term)

MP Training and Recruitment; Hove; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Nursery Manager to lead a dedicated team in delivering exceptional care and education. This fixed-term role offers the opportunity to inspire and mentor staff while ensuring compliance with safeguarding and regulatory standards. You will play a crucial role in shaping the nursery's environment, driving performance, and fostering a culture of excellence. With a commitment to inclusivity and employee development, this role promises a rewarding experience in a vibrant setting. Join a team that values honesty, excellence, and teamwork, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

£2,000 bonus for outstanding team performance

100% discounted childcare for first child

33 days holiday per year

Smart Health access

Financial support for early wage access

Development programme access

Access to Future Leaders programme

Employee Appreciation events

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification is essential.
• Experience in an Early Years leadership role is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursery teams to deliver outstanding care to children.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and manage nursery operations.

Skills

Leadership

Child Safeguarding

Early Years Education

Regulatory Compliance

Team Development

Decision Making

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Nursery Manager (Fixed Term)

Nursery Manager (Fixed Term)

Apply remote type: Onsite

Location: Hove, East Sussex BN3 4JD

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Job requisition id: JR-118081

Nursery: Bright Horizons Wish Park Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: From £37,900 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

This is a fixed term role until March 2026.

What we can offer you:

• Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
• £2,000 bonus when your team achieves Outstanding Ofsted (or 5/6 combined Care Inspectorate rating)
• Discounted childcare of 100% for first child
• 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
• Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out
• Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position
• Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead our nursery teams to deliver outstanding care to all the children in your setting
• Through your inspirational leadership drive employee engagement, retention, and performance in the nursery
• Work in partnership with Recruitment and HR to ensure your nursery is fully recruited, encouraging a diverse workforce
• Role model and mentor your nursery team to ensure the highest quality early childhood practice and experience for all children, including children with special education needs and/or disabilities
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead at the nursery, holding overall responsibility for the day to day running of the nursery and management of safeguarding and child protection policies
• Work in partnership with HR to identify succession plans for the nursery team and nurture, create and continuously develop a pipeline of high performing colleagues, building the strongest talent pool in the sector
• Work with the Regional Director, Finance and Marketing teams to identify and implement commercial plans and strategies to deliver FTE growth within the nursery
• Commercial delivery of the nursery performance, optimising revenue generation and cost efficiency in line with staff ratio requirements, to deliver and exceed the annual budgeted EBITDA
• Engage with the Local Authority to understand the local offer, to support practice in all areas of the nursery

What we’re looking for:

• Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
• Experience within an Early Years leadership role (ideally as a Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager or similar)
• Experience of participating with a regulatory inspection, leading to a “Good” or “Outstanding” outcome
• Experience of developing high performance teams, with effective regulatory compliance, quality improvement, delivery of high quality pedagogy, innovation and service excellence
• Confident decision maker, with ability to support change and the understanding of the complex relationship between business/commerce and service excellence within a regulated setting
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
• Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with colleagues, parents and external partners

Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.