Nursery Manager

Purple Mango Education; Arnold; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run nursery group in Nottingham is seeking a passionate Nursery Manager to lead its established setting. This role offers a competitive salary, managing a dedicated team to ensure high standards of care and education in compliance with EYFS. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience, a Level 3 qualification in Early Years, and a passion for inspiring both children and staff. Comprehensive benefits include a Manager Bonus Scheme and generous childcare discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous childcare discount

Life insurance and health plan

Enhanced family leave

Free meals on site

Accredited training

Extra day off for your birthday

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years (UK recognised).
• Strong leadership experience within an early years setting.
• In-depth knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a dedicated nursery team.
• Ensure high-quality teaching and learning environments.
• Build strong relationships with families and staff.

Skills

Leadership experience

Knowledge of EYFS

Safeguarding practices

Passion for children's development

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years

GCSE in Maths (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

Nursery Manager - Nottingham (Sherwood Area)

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits & Bonus Scheme

Location: Sherwood, Nottingham

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Are you an experienced Nursery Manager ready to lead a high-performing team and make a genuine difference every day? Our client, a highly regarded and family-run nursery group, is seeking a passionate and driven Nursery Manager to oversee their established setting in the Sherwood area of Nottingham.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation recognised nationally for its outstanding childcare standards, supportive culture, and commitment to staff development.

The Role

As Nursery Manager, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the nursery, ensuring exceptional standards of care and education in line with EYFS and Ofsted requirements.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading, mentoring, and motivating a dedicated nursery team.
• Ensuring high-quality teaching and learning environments.
• Building strong, positive relationships with families, staff, and external agencies.
• Maintaining compliance and readiness for Ofsted inspections.
• Driving continuous improvement and staff development.

What's on Offer

This role comes with a comprehensive benefits package designed to recognise your contribution and support your wellbeing, including:

• Competitive salary plus exclusive Manager Bonus Scheme.
• Generous childcare discount (T&Cs apply).
• Life insurance and access to a health plan.
• Enhanced family leave for maternity, paternity, adoption, and fertility.
• Free meals provided on site.
• Accredited training and leadership development through a bespoke training academy.
• Extra day off for your birthday and long-service awards.
• Great Place to Work Certified employer with a supportive central team.

About you

We're looking for someone with:

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years (UK recognised).
• Strong leadership experience within an early years setting.
• In-depth knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding practices.
• A passion for inspiring and supporting both children and staff.
• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths - or willingness to obtain within 2 years.

Additional Information

• Full-time, permanent position.
• No visa sponsorship available.

The employer is fully inclusive and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

If you're ready to take the next step in your early years career and join a forward-thinking nursery group where your ideas and leadership are truly valued — we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now