Nursery Manager

Family First Nursery Group; England; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a Room Leader to create engaging experiences for children and support their development. The role requires a Level 3 Childcare Qualification and at least one year of experience in Early Years. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills and will ensure EYFS compliance in a nurturing environment. This position offers a generous salary and various benefits including a welcome bonus and childcare discounts.

Benefits

£750 Welcome Bonus

Generous Annual Leave

75% Childcare Discount

Confidential Helpline for Wellbeing

Career Development Opportunities

Company Pension Scheme

Referral Bonuses

Free Onsite Parking

Qualifications

• Must have a full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification.
• 1+ year of experience in Early Years is essential.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, age-appropriate experiences for children.
• Support children's physical, emotional, and intellectual development.
• Lead and mentor team while ensuring EYFS compliance.

Skills

Childcare skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Childcare Qualification

Tools

EyLog

EyMan

Job description

Overview

Room Leader – Ellingham House Day Nursery

📍Location : Ellingham Drive, near New Forest National Park

🕒Full-Time | 40 hours per week

💰Salary : £30,180 per annum

Lead with heart in a truly magical setting.

Ellingham House Day Nursery is nestled in a stunning Georgian country house surrounded by 2.5 acres of lush lawns and woodland. Our tranquil location offers children the chance to explore nature, climb, balance, and even care for our resident Valais Blacknose sheep — Baarbara and Soozie! With beautifully refurbished rooms and a warm, home-from-home atmosphere, we’re proud to provide a nurturing space where children feel safe, supported, and inspired.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

£750 Welcome Bonus to start your journey with us

£400 Qualification Recognition Bonus after 6 months

Generous Annual Leave : 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays

75% Childcare Discount for your own children

Health & Wellbeing Support : Confidential helpline available

Career Development : Tailored training and progression opportunities

Company Pension Scheme

Referral Bonuses for bringing great people into our team

Free Onsite Parking

Team Events & Celebrations throughout the year

Career Progression Opportunities within a supportive and inspiring environment

Your Role as Room Leader

Create engaging, age-appropriate experiences and environments for children

Support children’s physical, emotional, and intellectual development

Lead and mentor your team, ensuring high-quality observations via EyLog

Promote a strong key person approach and identify training needs

Maintain accurate records using EyMan and ensure EYFS compliance

Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families

Act as a role model, demonstrating professionalism, consistency, and care

What We’re Looking For

Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification – Essential

1+ Year Experience in Early Years – Essential

6+ Months in a Senior Role – Desirable

Knowledge of EYFS & Ofsted standards – Desirable

Fluent in written and spoken English – Essential

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting procedures.

Ellingham House is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group