Nursery Manager

Happy Nurses; Bulwell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursery group is seeking a Nursery Manager in Bulwell to oversee an exciting new opening. The role involves full leadership of the nursery's operations, ensuring top-quality care and education for children. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in an Ofsted-registered setting, strong organizational and leadership skills, and a passion for early years education. The position offers a salary of £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year, with a supportive head office team and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training support

Childcare discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Nursery Manager in an Ofsted-registered setting.
• Experience managing large nurseries.
• Confident leader with the ability to build and lead an exceptional team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full nursery setup process, including registration and recruitment.
• Ensure the nursery meets and exceeds all EYFS, Ofsted and safeguarding requirements.
• Recruit, manage, and motivate a high-performing team.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of EYFS

Education

Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare

Job description

We are seeking a nursery manager to work full time for 52 weeks per year all year round.

The Role: As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the full leadership, development, and day-to-day management of the nursery, from pre-opening stages through to ongoing operations. Your focus will be on delivering exceptional care and education, building a strong and happy team, and ensuring the nursery thrives both in quality and performance.

Why This Nursery Will Stand Out:

• A beautifully designed extensive nature garden and outdoor play areas
• A children’s kitchen for hands-on learning experiences
• A purpose-built sensory room and atelier to support curiosity and creativity
• A dedicated staff training and wellbeing room for professional development and colleague care

You’ll be helping to bring this vision to life — with full operational support behind you.

The Role: As Nursery Manager, you’ll take the lead in creating a warm, nurturing, and high-performing environment for children, families, and your team. You’ll work closely with our Head Office team to oversee the pre-opening and launch of the nursery and then continue to ensure exceptional standards and outcomes for years to come.

You’ll Be Supported By:

• A dedicated Operations Manager
• Our Accounts & Finance Team
• An experienced Marketing & Admissions Team
• Our Maintenance and Facilities Support
• Senior Leadership who are hands-on and accessible

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full nursery setup process, including registration, recruitment, and resourcing
• Ensure the nursery meets and exceeds all EYFS, Ofsted and safeguarding requirements
• Recruit, manage, and motivate a high-performing team
• Drive occupancy and maintain excellent relationships with families
• Ensure outstanding standards of care, teaching, and learning across the setting
• Manage budgets, staffing, compliance, and all operational aspects

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Nursery Manager in an Ofsted-registered setting
• Experience managing large nurseries
• Previous Area Manager experience or Senior Manager roles in larger settings would be ideal
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS, Ofsted frameworks, and safeguarding
• A confident leader with the ability to build and lead an exceptional team
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Passion for early years education and a child-centred approach to leadership

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary package with performance-related bonuses
• Full support with the nursery’s pre-opening setup with a strong head office team
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing nursery group
• Ongoing CPD and training
• Childcare discounts and staff wellbeing support
• A friendly, family-run company culture that values and supports its leaders

Sound Like Your Kind of Role? This is a rare opportunity to take the lead on a high-profile new opening with everything in place to support your success. If you’re an experienced Nursery Manager looking for an exciting new challenge with a strong team behind you — we’d love to hear from you.

Job Details: Full-time, Permanent, £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year, Monday to Friday. Please apply using your CV and we will aim to respond within 3 working days.