Nursery Manager

Lime Tree Nursery; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A joyful nursery setting in various locations is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a team of enthusiastic educators. You will design and implement a play-based EYFS curriculum while ensuring high standards and creating memorable experiences for children. Strong leadership and qualifications in Early Years with management experience are essential. This role offers a supportive team culture and great perks, including childcare discounts and training opportunities.

Benefits

Birthday off

Team socials

Childcare discount

Free snacks

Training & wellbeing support

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of management experience in a nursery setting.
• Proven capability in leading and developing a team.
• Ability to design and implement a play-based EYFS curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of educators and engage with children.
• Design an EYFS-based curriculum involving crafts and outdoor play.
• Ensure high standards are maintained and Ofsted requirements met.

Skills

Leadership

Passion for play-based learning

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified at Level 3 or above in Early Years

Job description

We are hiring multiple Nursery Managers across our Nursery settings!

Locations: Rotherham, Barnsley and Worksop
Type: Full‑time, Permanent
Salary: £30,800–£33,000 (pay is dependant on experience)
Perks: Birthday off, team socials, childcare discount, free snacks, training & wellbeing support!

At Lime Tree Nursery

We’re a joyful, creative nursery where every day is an adventure! Whether we’re building dens, splashing in puddles, cooking up mudpies, or singing silly songs, our team transforms the everyday into memories that last a lifetime.

Your Mission (If You Choose to Accept It)

Lead a team of enthusiastic educators and be the spark behind unforgettable days.
Spend half your time with the children—digging, laughing, exploring—and the other half building a thriving, joyful team.
Design and champion a magical EYFS-based curriculum that includes crafts, forest play, and storytelling!
Become an Ofsted hero, keeping standards high, policies tight, and safeguarding top-notch.
Make connections with parents and carers—sharing smiles, updates, and the occasional muddy high‑five.
Juggle spreadsheets, staffing, and snack-time chaos with a sense of humour & grace

Are You the One?

Qualified at Level3 or above in Early Years (CACHE/NVQ/EYTT/Level6).
Proven nursery leader (Deputy or Manager), with at least 2 years of management experience.
Passionate about play-based learning, outdoor adventures, and letting kids get messy.
Calm, organised, flexible—and able to lead your team through the whirlwind of nursery life.
A wiggle‑your‑ears, read‑The‑Gruffalo‑six‑times‑in‑a‑row kind of person. Bonus points if you can sniff out a stinky nappy in seconds!

Why You’ll Love Us

A team culture that celebrates every success and supports one another like family
Training, mentoring, and career growth (plus forest school qualifications, if that’s your jam!)
A nursery culture that gets messy, loves learning, and believes childhood is for adventuring.
A real chance to make an impact in young children’s lives and in your career
Celebrations, including meals out for achieving Outstanding Ofsted rating.