Nursery Manager

Refresh Recruitment Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee discount

Job summary

Refresh Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a small, welcoming Early Years setting where relationships, children and people genuinely matter.

You will oversee a loyal, experienced team, support staff development, ensure Ofsted readiness and compliant EYFS practices, and drive high-quality childcare with strong parent partnerships. The role offers local career progression, company pension, and staff are valued.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• Experience as Nursery Manager or equivalent.
• At least 3 years’ experience as an Early Years Deputy Manager.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted requirements.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS and best practice.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding.
• Confidence managing day-to-day nursery operations.
• A supportive, positive approach to team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of nursery staff to ensure high standards of education and care.
• Collaborate with senior management to drive improvements.
• Maintain a stimulating environment for children.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding ratios and regulatory requirements.
• Motivate and monitor staff training and development.
• Interview and induct new staff joining the setting.
• Support Ofsted inspections and safeguarding matters.
• Handle nursery administration duties and occupancy targets.
• Recruit, induct, train and appraise staff to deliver quality childcare.
• Foster friendly, professional relationships with parents and carers.

Skills

Nursery management

EYFS knowledge

Ofsted knowledge

Staff leadership

Safeguarding

Interviewing & induction

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Job description

Hours: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days per week Monday to Friday

We’re looking for an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a small, welcoming Early Years setting where relationships, children and people genuinely matter.

This is an opportunity to join a supportive nursery environment with a loyal and experienced team. Staff are valued, appreciated, and encouraged to build long-term careers within Early Years.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of nursery staff to ensure the highest standards of education and care are at the forefront of everything you do and all children receive a stimulating experience appropriate for their age and stage of development
• Work with higher management to ensure the nursery is running in the best way it can and share common goals of any improvement
• Maintain a stimulating environment for the children in the nursery setting
• Make sure all compliance and legal ratios are met at all times
• Motivating and monitoring the team to identify any additional training or support that may need to be given to staff
• Interviewing and inducting all new staff joining the setting
• Facilitate Ofsted inspection and any safeguarding matters
• Be responsible for all administration duties associated with the nursery
• Agree and deliver occupancy targets.
• Recruit, induct, support, train and appraise all staff to ensure delivery of high-quality childcare practice.
• Ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly and professional relationships with parents and carers.

Requirements

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
• Previous experience as a Nursery Manager, or
• At least 3 years’ experience as an Early Years Deputy Manager
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted requirements
• Strong understanding of the EYFS and best practice
• Strong understanding of safeguarding
• Confidence managing the day-to-day running of a nursery
• A supportive, positive approach to team leadership

Why Join Us?

You’ll join a supportive Early Years environment where relationships matter, people are recognised for their contribution, and experienced practitioners choose to develop their long-term careers.

We’re looking for a Nursery Manager who cares about their team and wants to work somewhere that genuinely feels different.

• Company pension
• Employee discount

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on young lives and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Nursery Manager.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Refresh Recruitment Limited does not presently hold a Sponsorship License and while this status is reviewed regularly there is no present proposal to apply for such a License