Nursery Manager

Happy Nurses; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Nursery Manager to lead a supportive team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years and proven experience in nursery management. Responsibilities include developing educational programmes, ensuring high standards of care, and fostering positive relationships with parents and staff. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary starting from £26,000 per year.

Benefits

Company pension

On-site parking

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Proven leadership and management experience in nursery or deputy nursery management.
• Experience in staff supervision, training and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursery team, ensuring high standards of care and education.
• Develop and implement engaging educational programmes.
• Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and health and safety standards.
• Conduct regular assessments of children’s progress and maintain accurate records.
• Manage daily operations including staffing and budgeting.
• Provide training and support to staff.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding their child’s progress.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Creativity

Knowledge of EYFS

Safeguarding knowledge

Staff supervision

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Certificate of Higher Education

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Term Time only Nursery Manager. Please only apply if you have a minimum level 3 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification and have experience in nursery management or deputy nursery management. We are looking for a dedicated individual who is looking for an opportunity to lead a supportive team, a natural leader who is highly motivated, organised, enthusiastic and creative.

What a Nursery Manager needs

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Proven leadership and management experience
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and SEND
• Experience in staff supervision, training and performance management

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursery team, ensuring high standards of care and education are maintained.
• Develop and implement engaging educational programmes that promote children’s development in line with early years frameworks.
• Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and staff to create a supportive community.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and health and safety standards.
• Conduct regular assessments of children’s progress and maintain accurate records.
• Manage daily operations including staffing, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Provide training and support to staff to enhance their professional development.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding their child’s progress and any concerns that may arise.

Please apply with your CV and we will return to you within 3 working days.

Job Details

• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• Pay: From £26,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Education

• Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience

• Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
• Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
• Management: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification

• Driving Licence (preferred)