Lead Nursery Manager: Drive Excellence in Early Years

Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd

West Wickham

On-site

GBP 39,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to 65k
Annual bonus up to 6k
75% childcare discount
Free meals
Leadership development

Job summary

Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead a team of early years professionals and deliver exceptional care and education for children and families.

You will drive EYFS standards, implement the 4D curriculum, ensure safeguarding, and cultivate strong community ties while supporting staff development and high occupancy. Competitive salary with a performance bonus rewards leadership success.

Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of EYFS, Birth to 5 Matters and child development.
  • Experience leading teams in an early years setting.
  • Track record of delivering high standards of care and education.
  • Experience implementing safeguarding, health and safety, first aid policies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and inspire a team of early years professionals to deliver exceptional care and education.
  • Drive high standards across EYFS practice, delivering the Fennies 4D curriculum.
  • Maintain safeguarding and compliance at all times.
  • Build strong relationships with families and the local community.
  • Create a culture where educators feel supported, developed and empowered.
  • Lead continuous improvement across quality, occupancy and team engagement.
  • Prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspection and maintain exceptional standards.

Skills

EYFS leadership
Team leadership
Child development
Safeguarding

Job description

Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead a team of early years professionals and deliver exceptional care and education for children and families.

You will drive EYFS standards, implement the 4D curriculum, ensure safeguarding, and cultivate strong community ties while supporting staff development and high occupancy. Competitive salary with a performance bonus rewards leadership success.

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