Farley Steeple/ Salisbury Senior Nursery Manager

Storal Learning Ltd; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery institution in the UK is looking for a Senior Nursery Manager to oversee safety and inspire children's learning. Responsibilities include applying the curriculum, enhancing daily routines, and building relationships with families. The ideal candidate has a Level 3 Early Years qualification, extensive experience in Early Years settings, and managerial experience. This role offers various benefits including childcare discounts and wellness days.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

50% childcare discount

Wellness day

£1000 Welcome bonus

Paid sick pay

Enhanced holidays

Access to pay before payday

Qualifications

• Experience working with all age groups within Early Years.
• Manager experience in a large Early Years Setting.

Responsibilities

• Applying the Storal curriculum & pedagogy principles to children daily.
• Seeking out learning opportunities in everyday routines.
• Bond with children and families by engaging in meaningful moments.

Skills

Child development

Teamwork

Effective communication

High levels of care and empathy

Knowledge of EYFS framework

Education

Early Years qualification at Level 3

Job description

Overview

Nursery: Farley Steeple, School House, Salisbury Road, Steeple Langford, SP3 4NQ and Farley Salisbury Nursery School, Church Road, Farley, Wiltshire, SP5 1AH

Hours: Monday-Friday, Full Time 40hrs per week

Salary: From £38,500 pa dependent on qualifications and experience.

Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day and much more.

£1000 Welcome bonus

Every day at Farley, we inspire our children to be curious, imaginative, and confident learners within our exceptional learning environment. Our nursery is a truly special place where children quickly develop a love for learning and a naturally inquisitive mind.

We strongly believe that outdoor learning plays a key role in building children’s confidence, health, and well-being. That’s why our children experience the joy and wonder of our beautiful rural setting at every opportunity—whether it\'s messy play, exploring the local wildlife, or simply enjoying nature with muddy hands and smiling faces!

Our experienced team brings a wealth of early years insight, and we understand that every child is unique, with their own story to tell. We tailor our approach to suit each individual, ensuring they learn in a way—and at a pace—that’s just right for them.

At Farley Steeple, nature isn’t just a backdrop—it’s a teacher, a playground, and a source of endless inspiration.

With acres of space to roam and explore, Farley Salisbury Nursery is a place where imaginations thrive, outdoor adventures are part of everyday life, and children feel free to grow, play, and discover.

Who & What is Storal?

It’s our collective group of Nurseries that we are happily apart of here at Alexandra Park. Storal stands for high quality outcomes for children and are passionate about Early Years. Bringing your whole self is a must if that’s pink hair, being Neurospicy or having a unique pastime, we encourage it all. Your unique self is what makes our Nursery even better. Check out our website to learn about our leaders and the expertise they bring to our Storal community.

About the role

As an Senior Nursery Manager you will be a key part of keeping our children safe, loved and inspired to learn. Key activities include:

• Applying the Storal curriculum & our pedagogy principles to our children daily
• Seeking out learning opportunities in everyday routines such as mealtimes & transitions
• Bond with your children and their families by engaging in meaningful moments
• Supernumerary role

About you

• A true love for child development and care
• Able and willing to work in a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, your peers and parents
• High levels of care and empathy that every opportunity can be a learning opportunity
• Role modelling remarkable practice with the intent to support others around you
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework

Must haves

• Early Years qualification at Level 3
• Experience working with all age groups within Early Years
• Manager experience in a large Early Years Setting

Why work for us

Benefits at a glance

For you – We get the basics right: enhanced holidays, paid sick pay, extra wellness day off (yearly) and accessing your pay before payday with PayCaptain

Family matters – Balance starts at home: Childcare Discount + Funding, compassionate leave & enhanced maternity (and more)

Health & wellness – Nourishing body & mind: Partnerships with Vitality & Peppy; fertility & menopause support, gym discount, free movie tickets and more

Development – Investing in your future: Micro-learning, financial stability tools & Storal Support Fund

Our community – Growing together: Termly inset days, team app & Storal Awards gathering.

We pay for your DBS upfront along with reimbursing your annual update service charge

We partner with world-leading third parties such as Pay Captain, Vitality, and Peppy.

And much more. We care about our people.

Curious to find out more! We’d love to hear from you.

Note: The following safeguarding and compliance information remains part of the job posting. As governed by the EYFS, we have a designated safeguarding lead in each setting and all staff (and volunteers) complete thorough compliance checks prior to employment including employment references & DBS.

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