(HO) Nursery Manager

RAFA Kidz Ltd; Honington; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Honington is seeking a Nursery Manager to oversee operations and manage a team of 24 staff, fostering a nurturing environment for children's development. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in nursery management and strong knowledge of Early Years education. This role offers competitive pay, subsidized childcare, and opportunities for professional development. Join this caring team and help create special experiences for children.

Benefits

Subsidised childcare

Refer a Friend Bonus

Cycle to Work Scheme

Onsite Gyms

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Nursery Manager is essential.
• A satisfactory enhanced DBS check is required.
• Ability to create a stimulating nursery environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 24 employees.
• Create an exciting nursery setting.
• Ensure quality care for children.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Early Years

Nurturing personality

Team management

Enthusiastic attitude

Education

Relevant qualifications in Early Years education

Job description

Nursery Manager

Winner – Nursery Group of the Year 2025
RAFAKidz at RAF Honington, Bury St Edmonds IP31 1LJ

£33908 38 hours per week plus annual performance bonus

We offer

• Subsidised childcare to all permanent staff
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Onsite Gyms at set locations

Our RAFAKidz family

Just like our children, our waiting lists are growing! In each of our 21 settings we create experiences that are special, unique and child focused. Our staff are specially selected for their loving and caring nature, as well as their expertise. The needs of military families are unique, and at RAFAKidz we take extra care to make sure those needs are met. For every child that comes through the doors of RAFAKidz, no matter their ability, background or circumstances you could provide experiences and opportunities that will help them be confident and reach their potential.

What makes us different

By joining us as part of our RAFAKidz family, we make a commitment to your ongoing development and future career opportunities. (Please read our staff testimonials on our website!) We ask that you bring a positive, caring and enthusiastic attitude and in return we will give you a great induction experience, training and development opportunities and you’ll be learning on the job from amazing colleagues! We offer subsidised childcare for colleagues to be able to bring their children with them, high‑quality up‑to‑date training including using our software to electronically record your observations and updates. You’ll have ample annual leave and time off to relax and recharge over the Christmas period.

About you

As one of our busiest nurseries, you can expect to be fully ‘hands on’ to create a stimulating and exciting nursery setting, using many of the tools and resources RAFAKidz have already developed, to strengthen and grow the quality of our care and our team. Managing a team of 24 employees and with places for 69 children, you will be fully supported by our wider management team including an Operations Manager, Operations Director and our amazing HR team.

You will bring with you a strong knowledge of Early Years, together with the appropriate qualifications, along with a nurturing personality and a desire to achieve the very best outcomes for our children. Previous Nursery Manager experience is essential for this role. A full role profile is available to download on our website www.rafakidz.org.uk.

This post requires a satisfactory, enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check on appointment and every three years thereafter.

As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders and abilities.

Apply

Apply via our website www.rafakidz.org.uk. Closing date Monday 5 January; however interviews are ongoing and we may close this advert early so please do not delay in applying as we’d love to hear from you! If you would like an informal chat to learn more, please call 0800 018 2361.