Nursery Manager

Randstad Education; Bradford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Generous annual leave

CPD & leadership training

Pension & wellbeing program

Job summary

Randstad Education is supporting a privately owned day nursery in Bradford to recruit a Nursery Manager who will drive outstanding care and educational outcomes. You will lead a dedicated team, ensure EYFS delivery, and maintain high standards across safeguarding and health & safety.

The role offers a full-time, permanent contract with autonomy to shape the setting's future, strong leadership development, and opportunities for growth within the Randstad network.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Experience as Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager in a private day nursery.
• Strong knowledge of the revised EYFS framework and Ofsted expectations.
• Enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of room leaders and practitioners.
• Oversee EYFS curriculum implementation and safeguarding standards.
• Maintain Ofsted readiness and drive internal quality audits for Outstanding rating.
• Manage nursery occupancy, fee structures, staffing rotas and budgets with owners.
• Represent the nursery to parents and the community with clear, welcoming communication.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Are you an inspirational early years leader looking to make a lasting impact on children's development?

driving pedagogical excellence, and maintaining outstanding care standards?

Ready to step into a leadership role where you truly have the autonomy to shape a setting's future?

Job Title: Private Nursery Manager

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (Directly employed with the nursery)

Salary: Competitive, negotiable depending on experience (£34,000 - £42,000+ per annum depending on experience)

About Us

Randstad Education are assisting a privately owned day nursery in Bradford in appointing a Nursery Manager. The Nursery is dedicated to providing a warm, stimulating, and inclusive environment where every child can flourish. As an independent setting they pride themselves on close community relationships, exceptional staff-to-child ratios, and a curriculum built around learning through purposeful play.

The Role

As a Nursery Manager, you will hold overall operational, educational, and commercial responsibility for the day-to-day running of the setting. Leading from the front, you will inspire their practitioner team and foster strong relationships with parents. You will ensure the learning environment exceeds standard Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & People Management: Recruit, mentor, and motivate a passionate team of room leaders and early years practitioners; conduct regular supervisions and appraisals.
• EYFS & Care Quality: Lead curriculum implementation, track child progress, and uphold exemplary safeguarding and health & safety protocols.
• Ofsted Readiness: Maintain continuous compliance with statutory frameworks and drive internal quality audits to achieve and sustain an Outstanding rating.
• Parent & Community Partnership: Act as the primary ambassador for the nursery, ensuring transparent communication, high parent satisfaction, and a welcoming atmosphere.
• Operational & Commercial Performance: Manage nursery occupancy, fee structures, staffing rotas, and budgets in collaboration with the owners.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: Minimum Full and Relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 5, Level 6, or Early Years Initial Teacher Status / BA Hons in Early Childhood Studies highly desirable).
• Experience: Proven experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager within a high-standard private day nursery setting.
• Expertise: Comprehensive working knowledge of the revised EYFS framework, Ofsted inspection expectations, and local safeguarding procedures.
• Skills: Excellent leadership presence, strong organisational abilities, commercial awareness, and empathetic communication skills.
• Compliance: Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one) and full right to work in the UK.

What We Offer

• Permanent contract with direct employment and long-term job security
• Generous annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)
• Funded continuous professional development (CPD) and specialised leadership training
• Company pension scheme and well being support programme