Nursery Manager

Zero2Five Early Years Recruitment; Bradford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Healthcare

Job summary

Zero2Five Early Years Recruitment is seeking an exceptional Nursery Manager near Eccleshill, Bradford, to lead a well-established private day nursery.

This role offers £42,000-£45,000 per annum, full-time, permanent, with free healthcare as an added benefit. You will drive high-quality care and education, while inspiring a dedicated team and strengthening parent partnerships.

Qualifications

• A recognised Level 3 or above childcare qualification.
• Previous management experience within an early years setting.
• Strong understanding of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to inspire, support and develop a nursery team.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Lead, motivate and develop a dedicated nursery team.
• Maintain high standards of childcare, education and safeguarding.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements and the EYFS framework.
• Build strong relationships with parents, children and staff.
• Oversee curriculum planning and ensure engaging learning experiences.
• Support staff through supervision, coaching and development.
• Create a welcoming, nurturing environment where everyone feels valued.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Nursery Manager

Near Eccleshill, £42,000-£45,000 per annum Free Healthcare

Ready for your next big step in Early Years?

Zero2Five is delighted to be working with a high-quality, family-owned private day nursery to find an exceptional Nursery Manager to lead their setting.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take the lead in a well-established nursery with a strong history of providing excellent care and education. The previous Nursery Manager enjoyed an incredible 13+ years in the role, demonstrating the stability, commitment and positive environment that make this such an exciting opportunity.

Now, we are looking for someone special to build on that success!

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

• £42,000-£45,000 salary - a highly competitive package reflecting the importance of this role.
• FREE Healthcare as an additional benefit.
• Full-time, permanent position - all year round.
• The opportunity to lead an established, quality private nursery.
• A stable setting with a fantastic foundation already in place.
• The chance to make your mark, inspire a team and continue delivering high-quality early years provision.

THE ROLE - WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

As Nursery Manager, you'll be at the heart of the setting, creating an environment where children flourish, staff feel valued and parents have complete confidence in the care their children receive.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking overall responsibility for the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Leading, motivating and developing a dedicated nursery team.
• Maintaining consistently high standards of childcare, education and safeguarding.
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted requirements and the EYFS framework.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with parents, children and staff.
• Overseeing curriculum planning and ensuring children benefit from engaging learning experiences.
• Supporting staff through regular supervision, coaching and professional development.
• Creating a positive, welcoming and nurturing environment where everyone feels valued.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We want a Nursery Manager who leads with passion, positivity and purpose.

You'll ideally have:

• A recognised Level 3 or above childcare qualification.
• Previous management experience within an early years setting.
• A strong understanding of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to inspire, support and develop a nursery team.
• A genuine passion for providing children with the very best start in life.
• Most importantly, you'll be someone who believes that a great nursery starts with a great team, leads by example and takes pride in delivering exceptional care and education.

READY FOR YOUR NEXT CHAPTER?

This is more than just another Nursery Manager vacancy. It's an opportunity to join a quality private setting with an established reputation, a strong foundation and a history of long-term leadership.

If you're an experienced Nursery Manager looking for a rewarding new challenge, or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to take that next step, we would love to hear from you!