Nursery Manager

Nurse Seekers; Eccleshill; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Job summary

Zero2Five are delighted to be working with a high-quality, family-owned private day nursery to find an exceptional Nursery Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead an established setting, maintaining high standards in childcare and education, and inspiring a dedicated team.

The role requires strong EYFS knowledge, safeguarding discipline and a passion for delivering excellent care. Salary £42,000–£45,000 with healthcare and a permanent, full-time position.

Qualifications

• Level 3+ childcare qualification required.
• Previous management experience in an early years setting.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Lead, motivate and develop a dedicated nursery team.
• Maintain high standards of childcare, education and safeguarding.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted and the EYFS framework.
• Build strong relationships with parents, children and staff.
• Oversee curriculum planning and engaging learning experiences.
• Support staff through supervision and professional development.
• Create a positive, welcoming environment for all.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS

Ofsted

Safeguarding

Communication

Organisational skills

Staff development

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Ready for your next big step in Early Years?

Zero2Five is delighted to be working with a

high-quality, family-owned private day nursery to find an exceptional Nursery Manager to lead their setting.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take the lead in a well-established nursery with a strong history of providing excellent care and education. The previous Nursery Manager enjoyed an incredible

13+ years in the role, demonstrating the stability, commitment and positive environment that make this such an exciting opportunity.

Now, we are looking for someone special to build on that success!

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

£42,000–£45,000 salary – a highly competitive package reflecting the importance of this role.

FREE Healthcare as an additional benefit.

• Full-time, permanent position – all year round.
• The opportunity to lead an established, quality private nursery.
• A stable setting with a fantastic foundation already in place.
• The chance to make your mark, inspire a team and continue delivering high-quality early years provision.

THE ROLE – WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

As Nursery Manager, you'll be at the heart of the setting, creating an environment where children flourish, staff feel valued and parents have complete confidence in the care their children receive.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking overall responsibility for the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Leading, motivating and developing a dedicated nursery team.
• Maintaining consistently high standards of childcare, education and safeguarding.
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted requirements and the EYFS framework.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with parents, children and staff.
• Overseeing curriculum planning and ensuring children benefit from engaging learning experiences.
• Supporting staff through regular supervision, coaching and professional development.
• Creating a positive, welcoming and nurturing environment where everyone feels valued.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We want a Nursery Manager who leads with passion, positivity and purpose.

You’ll ideally have:

• A recognised Level 3 or above childcare qualification.
• Previous management experience within an early years setting.
• A strong understanding of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to inspire, support and develop a nursery team.
• A genuine passion for providing children with the very best start in life.

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who believes that a great nursery starts with a great team, leads by example and takes pride in delivering exceptional care and education.

READY FOR YOUR NEXT CHAPTER?

This is more than just another Nursery Manager vacancy. It's an opportunity to join a quality private setting with an established reputation, a strong foundation and a history of long-term leadership.

If you're an experienced Nursery Manager looking for a rewarding new challenge, or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to take that next step,

we would love to hear from you!