Nursery Manager

Central England Co-operative Limited; Callerton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Enhanced annual leave

Childcare discounts

Wellbeing apps

Flexible 4-day week

Job summary

Central England Co-operative Limited is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead our nursery operations and ensure outstanding care and early education. You will collaborate with the Operations and Quality Excellence teams to uphold high standards and drive success across the setting.

We offer a competitive salary, enhanced annual leave, generous childcare discounts, savings on everyday essentials, wellbeing apps, and a flexible 4-day working week to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant early years qualification Level 3 or above.
• Minimum 5 years Early Years’ experience (essential).
• Enhanced DBS check (we’ll cover the costs).
• Exceptional ability and desire to lead delivery of first-class child, colleague and parent experiences.
• Inspiring and passionate about early years and working with children.

Responsibilities

• As Nursery Manager, you will work closely with the Operations and Quality Excellence team to ensure compliance, team engagement and outstanding results.
• Deliver outstanding care and high-quality early education, ensuring that performance standards are consistently achieved.
• Drive the commercial success of the nursery where colleagues, families and children feel valued.

Education

Early years qualification Level 3 or above

Job description

Joining Little Pioneers is more than just a job, children are at the heart of everything we do and we’re dedicated to pioneering great futures – both for our little ones and our practitioners. We’re looking for a special someone who will work their magic to achieve all-round outstanding results and outcomes for our children.

What makes us different?

• A competitive salary that values your expertise
• Enhanced annual leave to help you recharge and unwind
• Generous discounts on childcare so your family can benefit too
• Savings on your food shop and travel to support your everyday lifestyle
• Access to financial and mental health wellbeing apps for support when you need it most
• Flexible working options – 4 day working week option to support your work-life balance

What will the role involve?

As Nursery Manager, you will work closely with the Operations and Quality Excellence team to ensure compliance, team engagement and outstanding results. You’ll demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm for success, driving our vision to be the leading Early Years Provider.

You will be responsible for delivering outstanding care and high-quality early education, ensuring that performance standards are consistently achieved. You will also drive the commercial success of your nursery where our colleagues, families and children feel valued.

• Full and relevant early years qualification Level 3 or above and minimum 5 years Early Years’ experience (essential)
• An Enhanced DBS check (we’ll cover the costs)
• Exceptional ability and desire to lead delivery of first-class child, colleague and parent experiences
• Inspiring and passionate about early years and working with children