Nursery Manager

JEM Childcare Solutions; Crawley; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Employee Discounted Childcare

Birthday Off

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexibility to work around life

Recognition and rewards

Job summary

JEM Childcare Solutions is hiring a Nursery Manager in Crawley for a setting near Three Bridges. You will lead day-to-day operations, oversee staff, occupancy and budgets, and ensure high-quality care and learning.

Applicants should have Level 3 childcare, at least four years in Early Years with two in management, and experience with Ofsted. The role offers a supportive team, strong transport links, and salary up to £46k depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Level 3 or above Early Years / Childcare qualification (full and relevant).
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in early years, including 2 years’ in a management or team-leading role
• Experience leading or supporting Ofsted inspections
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and health & safety practices
• Experience managing nursery teams, occupancy, and budgets
• Deliver high-quality care and learning while ensuring compliancewith statutory requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Oversee occupancy and budgets to maximise efficiency.
• Ensure high-quality care and learning in line with EYFS.
• Prepare for Ofsted inspections and support their outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and staff.

Skills

Nursery management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Ofsted readiness

Education

Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification

Job description

Crawley, United Kingdom | Posted on 18/08/2026

This lovely Nursery in Crawley, Three Bridges Area are seeking a passionate and experienced Nursery Manager to join them and lead the day to day running of the setting. On great transport links. Working 40 hrs, our clients are offering salary up to £46k depending on experience. You will need to be a nursery manager, and ideally have taken a nursery through a Ofsted Inspection.

Requirements

Whatare Clients are looking for

Essential for the Nursery Manager Role

Level 3 or above Early Years / Childcare qualification (full and relevant)

Minimum 4 years’ experience in early years, including 2 years’ in a management or team-leading role

Experience leading or supporting Ofsted inspections

Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and health & safety practices

Experience managing nursery teams, occupancy, and budgets

Deliver high-quality care and learning while ensuring compliancewith statutory requirements

Ideal Nursery Manager Candidate

Passionate about early years and committed to outstanding outcomes

Confident leader, able to support and guide staff across the nursery

Experienced in leading a nursery, managing operations, and driving improvements

Proactive, flexible, and committed to maintaining high standards

Builds strong relationships with children, families, and staff

Nursery ManagerBenefits and Perks

Company Pension

Employee Discounted Childcare

Birthday Off

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexibility to work around your life commitments

Recognition and rewards to say thank you for a job well done