Nursery Manager

JEM Childcare Solutions; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Employee Discounted Childcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexibility to work around your life

Recognition and rewards

Job summary

JEM Childcare Solutions in Leicester is seeking a passionate Nursery Manager for a small but growing setting within a well-established family group.

You will need to be an experienced manager or a strong deputy ready to take on a challenge, covering Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. Salary is circa £40k with great benefits, and you will lead occupancy growth and a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Level 3+ Early Years / Childcare qualification.
• Minimum 4 years of 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 compliance with statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support and grow occupancy and the nursery team.
• Lead or support Ofsted inspections as needed.
• Drive improvements and maintain high standards across operations.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and nursery policies.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Ofsted experience

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification

Job description

Leicester, United Kingdom

In central Leicester, our clients are looking for a passionate and experienced Nursery Manager for a small but growing setting, part of a lovely well established family group. You will need to be an experienced manager or very strong deputy manager who is up for a challenge is supporting and growing occupancy and team. Covering Monday to Friday, 40 hrs a week, Salary, depending on experience is c£40k with great benefits.

Requirements

What are 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 compliance with 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 Manager Benefits and Perks

• Company Pension
• Employee Discounted Childcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexibility to work around your life commitments
• Recognition and rewards to say thank you for a job well done