Nursery Manager

Storal Learning Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational nursery group is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to oversee and inspire a dedicated team. This role involves managing staff, ensuring a high-quality learning environment under the EYFS framework, and leading initiatives that benefit children's education. The ideal candidate is Level 3 qualified or above, with managerial experience and strong leadership skills. Benefits include a £2,000 welcome bonus, enhanced holidays, and various wellness perks, all while contributing to a nurturing educational environment.

Benefits

£2,000 Welcome Bonus

Enhanced holidays

Paid sick pay

Yearly wellness day off

Childcare Discount

Access to pay before payday with PayCaptain

Qualifications

• Qualified at Level 3 or above in Early Years Education.
• Experience in nursery administration or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS framework.

Responsibilities

• Identify areas for improvement in learning and teaching.
• Lead and motivate educators while managing staff ratios.
• Deputize for the Nursery Manager during absence.

Skills

Communication skills with children and adults

Leadership qualities

Knowledge of EYFS framework

Experience in managerial role

Education

Early Years Education qualification Level 3 or above

Job description

Location & Hours

Nursery: Blossom Tree Nursery School, 13 Stoke Road, Portishead Birstol BS20 6BQ

Hours: Monday-Friday, Full Time 40hrs per week
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 dependent on qualifications and experience
£2,000 Welcome Bonus

About you

You are a Level 3 or above qualified, experienced Nursery Manager who thrives on leading by example, and inspiring others to be the best that they can be.
You love supporting and encouraging the natural curiosity and excitement of young children, whilst also motivating your team to do the same.
You have a natural, nurturing openness, along with a warm and positive outlook, and you care about learning and education standards for young children in the UK.

What you'll be doing

You will offer solutions where you identify areas for improvements whether that relates to learning and teaching techniques or, creating more stimulating experiences and environments for the children and their educators. You will embrace inclusivity to ensure the individual needs of all those within your care are achieved.
You will encourage a love of learning through high quality teaching under the EYFS framework, ensuring that all children are kept safe and have rich stimulating experiences. You’ll do this by leading, motivating and inspiring the educators, managing ratios through the staff rotas, attracting new hires and providing learning and developing opportunities to the team. You will also deputise for the Nursery Manager during their absence.

What you'll need

• A full and relevant Early Years Education qualification Level 3 or above or equivalent
• Experience in a managerial role including nursery administration or similar
• A strong knowledge and understanding EYFS framework
• Reflecting the Storal values around responsibility, openness and working together and experienced in providing staff training and support
• Demonstrable leadership qualities (ideally within Early Years)
• Excellent communication skills with both children and adults

Benefits at a glance

• £2,000 Welcome Bonus
• Enhanced holidays, paid sick pay, extra wellness day off (yearly) and accessing your pay before payday with PayCaptain
• Childcare Discount + Funding, compassionate leave & enhanced maternity
• Partnerships with Vitality & Peppy; fertility & menopause support, gym discount, free movie tickets and more
• Micro‑learning, financial stability tools & Storal Support Fund
• Termly inset days, team app & Storal Awards gathering

About us

This nursery is part of Storal, a group of nurseries across England. It is our vision at Storal to be the nursery group that every family and educator wants to be part of. Our values are built around creating this environment for teams and children. We believe in high standards, praising each other, pulling together as a team whilst actively helping others to grow and that’s only the beginning of the story. We do what we say we do and if you align with this approach, then a Storal nursery is the place for you.

Storal is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees will be subject to background checks, enhanced DBS check and reference checks.