Nursery Manager

The Midcounties Co-operative; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Early Years provider is seeking a Nursery Manager in Bristol. The role involves nurturing and developing teams to deliver exceptional child experiences. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and demonstrate strong leadership skills. The company offers career growth opportunities, learning resources, and significant discounts, creating an impactful work environment focused on children's development.

Benefits

Up to 20% off food shopping

£500 off holidays

60% off childcare fees

Support for personal wellbeing

Up to 3 days to volunteer

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years Early Years experience required.
• Exceptional ability to develop child-focused educators.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of first-class child and customer experiences.
• Motivate and inspire a team to achieve outstanding outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team development

Child-focused education

Education

Full and relevant early years qualification Level 3 or above

Level 2 Maths

Job description

About the role:

Are you a nurturing, passionate, and inspirational leader? We are looking for a Nursery Manager to help us deliver our vision of being the leading Early Years provider. Your Co-op Little Pioneers is run with a different ethos to other nurseries. Our child-centric approach puts a premium on fun, which ultimately is intended to nurture a kinder and more considerate generation. Your core skills in motivating and inspiring a team to deliver outstanding outcomes for children and unrivalled experiences for families will help us on our mission to ensure our colleagues, families, and children all rate us as outstanding.

Who are we looking for?

• We are looking for an inspiring leader who is passionate about coaching, developing, and leading teams of enthusiastic child-focused educators.
• Exceptional ability and desire to lead the delivery of first-class child and customer experiences.
• Full and relevant early years qualification Level 3 or above with a minimum of 5 years Early Years’ experience.
• Level 2 Maths, or must be achieved within 2 years of starting the position.
• An Enhanced DBS check (we’ll cover the costs).

What can we offer you?

• Career Growth – Progression opportunities within the nursery as well as opportunities society-wide. Little Pioneers’ unique values mean anyone can develop into various roles, including a nursery manager or further – all you need are dreams and aspirations.
• Learning and Development – We give you the support you need to develop your knowledge, skills, and behaviours through one-to-one supervisions, personal development plans, and access to learning resources and activities, as well as joining one of our award-winning LEAP Apprenticeship programmes.
• Discounts and perks – receive up to 20% off food shopping, £500 off holidays, and a phenomenal 60% off your childcare fees, which could add up to a £7000 saving a year!
• Wellbeing – We are committed to supporting your wellbeing and have a variety of wellness resources and tools available to you, such as our financial and mental wellbeing apps.
• Doing Good Together - Not only this, but we also give you up to 3 days to volunteer within working hours!

Your Co-op Little Pioneers is run with a different ethos to other nurseries. Our child-centric approach puts a premium on fun, which ultimately is intended to nurture a kinder and more considerate generation. Your core skills in the education and development of your key children will help us on our mission to ensure our colleagues, families, and children all rate us as outstanding.