Inspiring Nursery Manager – Early Years Leadership

Dorset Council; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Castle Court, a day Prep School in Dorset, is seeking an inspirational Nursery Manager to oversee the nursery’s day-to-day running and lead the Nursery Team through future development. The successful candidate will be qualified to work in Early Years at Level 3 or above and have supervisory experience in a similar setting.

The role is permanent and available from January 2027. It is currently 8:00am–4:30pm during term time, with potential to become year-round from September 2027, depending on

Qualifications

• Qualified to work in Early Years at Level 3 or above.
• Proven supervisory experience in a similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day nursery operations and ensure high standards of care.
• Lead, develop and support nursery staff through ongoing training.

Skills

Early Years Leadership

Supervisory experience

Curriculum planning

Staff development

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Job description

Castle Court, a day Prep School in Dorset, is seeking an inspirational Nursery Manager to oversee the nursery’s day-to-day running and lead the Nursery Team through future development. The successful candidate will be qualified to work in Early Years at Level 3 or above and have supervisory experience in a similar setting.

The role is permanent and available from January 2027. It is currently 8:00am–4:30pm during term time, with potential to become year-round from September 2027, depending on