Growth-Focused Nursery Manager | Lead & Develop Teams

Family First Nurseries; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus up to £3,000 per year

27 days annual leave plus bankholidays

Birthday day off

Genuine progression opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Employee wellbeing programme

Refer a friend bonus

Well-resourced nursery

Job summary

Family First Nurseries in Derby is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead Handkerchief Day Nursery, driving high standards and occupancy while ensuring safeguarding and EYFS compliance.

You will manage a team, develop staff, and partner with parents, with a quarterly bonus and generous leave. Applicants should have Level 3 childcare and management experience, plus Ofsted readiness.

Qualifications

• Essential: Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification
• Essential: Over 1 year experience in Early Years
• Essential: Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding
• Essential: Over 1 year of management experience
• Desirable: Level 5 qualification in Childcare and/or Management and Leadership
• Desirable: Experience of successfully passing an Ofsted inspection at a Good or Outstanding level
• Right to work in the UK - Valid Passport or Settled or Pre-Settled under the EU Settlement Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating, and developing your nursery team
• Ensuring EYFS and safeguarding compliance
• Building strong parent partnerships
• Driving occupancy and overall nursery performance
• Leading Ofsted preparation and inspections
• Creating a positive, professional team culture

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Level 5 Childcare/Management (Desirable)

Job description

Family First Nurseries in Derby is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead Handkerchief Day Nursery, driving high standards and occupancy while ensuring safeguarding and EYFS compliance.

You will manage a team, develop staff, and partner with parents, with a quarterly bonus and generous leave. Applicants should have Level 3 childcare and management experience, plus Ofsted readiness.