Nursery Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

Employee-owned Partnership

Job summary

Childbase Partnership Limited in Birmingham is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead Highfield Day Nursery, a 94-place setting. You will oversee day-to-day operations, drive outstanding EYFS practice and work with the Area Manager and regional teams.

The role offers a permanent, full-time contract (37.5 hours per week) with a 4 or 5-day week, a salary between £42,178.50 and £55,419 per year, private healthcare, and generous holiday allowances.

Qualifications

• Level 3+ qualified Early Years professional with current, or very recent, experience of managing a large early years setting.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements.
• Proven ability to coach and develop early years teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall leadership and performance of the nursery, including occupancy and financial performance.
• Inspire and develop your team to deliver outstanding early years practice.
• Safeguarding remains at the heart of leadership; ensure a safe, inclusive environment for children, families and staff.

Skills

Leadership experience

EYFS understanding

People development

Stakeholder management

Education

Level 3+ Early Years qualification

Job description

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

£42,178.50-£55,419 | 4 or 5-day week | 30 days' annual leave + bank holidays | Private healthcare

Location: Highfield Day Nursery | Birmingham | B15 3ED
Nursery capacity: 94 places
Contract: Permanent| 37.5 hours per week | 52 weeks per year
Working pattern: Choose a 4 or 5-day week | Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:00-18:30
Salary: £42,178.50-£55,419 per annum (pro-rata), plus discretionary bonus scheme
Responsible to: Area Manager

Ready to lead a nursery where you can make a real impact?

At Childbase Partnership, our Nursery Managers do more than manage a setting. You'll have the autonomy and support to lead your team, shape outstanding early years practice and create an environment where children, families and colleagues can thrive.

You'll lead Highfield Day Nurseryin Birmingham, a 94-place setting, supported by your Area Manager, Regional Director and wider specialist teams.

And because we’re employee-owned, you'll be a Partner in the business, with a voice in our future and the opportunity to share in our success through an annual tax-free dividend.

We want our Nursery Managers to have rewarding careers alongside a life outside of work. You'll benefit from:

• Choose a 4 or 5-day working week across 37.5 hours.
• The opportunity to earn up to 20 additional paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive, take the leave or sell the days you accrue.
• Private health insurance and comprehensive wellbeing support.
• Generous childcare discounts for your children and grandchildren, depending on contracted hours.
• 5% matched pension contributions.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity entitlement.
• Free meals while at work.
• Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts.
• Mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will-writing service.
• Ongoing leadership development, training and apprenticeships through our own Training Academy, EduBase.

The role

As Nursery Manager, you'll take overall responsibility for the leadership and success of your nursery.

You'll inspire and develop your team to deliver exceptional early years practice, creating a culture where colleagues feel supported, valued and motivated to achieve their potential.

Working closely with your Area Manager and Regional Director, you'll lead on the operational and commercial performance of your nursery, including occupancy, financial performance, colleague retention and outstanding customer care.

Safeguarding will remain at the heart of your leadership. You'll ensure children receive the highest standards of care and education while maintaining a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment for everyone.

About you

You'll be a Level 3 or above qualified early years professional with current, or very recent, experience of managing a large early years setting.

You'll bring:

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements.
• Proven experience of leading, coaching and developing early years teams.
• The ability to create a positive culture and bring out the best in others.
• Experience of managing operational and commercial performance.
• A focus on occupancy, colleague retention and delivering an excellent experience for families.
• Confident, collaborative leadership and the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues, children and parents.

Why Childbase Partnership?

We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989 across our 44 day nurseries, Head Office and Training Academy, EduBase.

We’re proud to be employee-owned, which means every colleague is a Partner with a voice in our business.

We’re ranked number one in the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes, our nurseries hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy, and together we’ve raised more than £3.5 million for charity.

We believe in careers, not jobs and as a Nursery Manager, you'll have the support and opportunity to continue developing your leadership career with us.

Ready for your next leadership opportunity?

If you’re an experienced early years leader looking for the opportunity to lead a nursery while being part of an employee-owned organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We’re committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required.

Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, including an Enhanced DBS check.

• Salary £42,178.50-£55,419 per annum (pro-rata).
• Frequency Annual
• Job Reference HighfieldNM
• Contract Type Full time, permanent
• Closing Date 11 October, 2026
• Job Category Nursery
• Business Unit Highfield
• Location (a radius of up to 50 miles will apply) Birmingham, United Kingdom