Lead Nursery Manager - Inspire Childcare Excellence

Childbase Partnership Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Discretionary bonus scheme

Childcare discounts for staff

Wellbeing support & private health

Pension contributions matched

Job summary

Childbase Partnership Limited is seeking a Nursery Manager in Birmingham to lead a 94-place nursery. You will oversee day-to-day operations, empower a large team, and ensure outstanding child learning under EYFS standards.

The role requires a DfE-approved early years qualification (level 3+) and strong leadership with a focus on safeguarding, occupancy targets, and staff development within a supportive, employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Qualified early years professional with EYFS knowledge and recent management experience.
• Experience leading a large early years setting to deliver outstanding outcomes for children.
• Proven ability to mentor and coach staff to achieve best practices in a collaborative environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and high-quality care in line with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the nursery and ensure high-quality learning experiences.
• Drive occupancy, budget adherence and staff retention in partnership with senior leadership.
• Uphold safeguarding, welfare, and regulatory standards across all nursery operations.
• Coach and develop the team to deliver exceptional outcomes for children and families.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Leadership

Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

DfE approved early years qualification (level 3+)

Job description

Childbase Partnership Limited is seeking a Nursery Manager in Birmingham to lead a 94-place nursery. You will oversee day-to-day operations, empower a large team, and ensure outstanding child learning under EYFS standards.

The role requires a DfE-approved early years qualification (level 3+) and strong leadership with a focus on safeguarding, occupancy targets, and staff development within a supportive, employee-owned culture.