Nursery Manager

Class Recruitment limited; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery provider in Dorchester is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Nursery Manager. This senior role involves ensuring child safety, managing nursery operations, leading the team, and budgeting. Candidates should have a Level 3 Early Years Qualification and 3 years of relevant experience. The position offers excellent support and benefits, including a sick pay scheme and competitive salary between £35,000 - £45,000 per year.

Benefits

Sick pay scheme

Half price childcare

Hot staff meal

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a leadership or management role.
• Strong knowledge of Safeguarding and SEND.
• Experience in making and implementing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children are safe and supported.
• Manage day-to-day nursery operations.
• Lead and inspire the team.
• Build relationships with the wider community.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of EYFS

Budget Management

Staff Supervision

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

We’re looking for a reliable and enthusiastic, Nursery manager to join a flagship nursery in Dorchester! If you share their core values of being positive, approachable and resilient then this could be the perfect setting for you!

This is a senior role; therefore, you will take overall responsibility of the nursery. These responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the children are safe and supported
• Making sure day to day the nursery operates in line with EYFS
• Leading and inspiring your team
• Managing staff
• Support the children’s learning

From more of a business perspective your role will also cover:

• Organising resources
• Building relationships with the wider community
• Managing budgets
• Promoting the nursery locally

Although this is a big role, rest assured you won’t be on your own! You’ll have the support of directors and the leadership team alongside clear policies and systems to guide you!

Requirements

• You will need to have a Level 3 Early Years Qualification, alongside 3 years of experience post qualification in a leadership or management role.
• You should have a strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Safeguarding and SEND.
• Experience in making and implementing budgets.
• Your staff will rely on you as well as their senior figure so you must be well experienced in staff supervision, training and performance management.
• The working week covers Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, and you must be flexible within these times.

Why join the team?

The nurseries are well-resourced, with excellent facilities – but it’s really the people who make them truly special. The team is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re always looking for caring, committed individuals who want to make a real difference in children’s lives.

We will also provide you with the support, training and encouragement you’ll need to thrive!

Benefits of working with us

• We offer a sick pay scheme
• Half price childcare from day one
• Hot staff meal provided
• Our rate of pay is one of the best locally
• -> £35,000 - £45,000 per year depending on experience

If you are interested, please contact Margot at [e-mail] or call 0117 930 4000