Nursery Manager

Childbase Partnership; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursery organization in Orpington is seeking a Nursery Manager for its Brinds Well Day Nursery. The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) with a competitive salary ranging from £40,521 to £53,235. Responsibilities include managing the nursery, leading a team to deliver exceptional early years education, and maintaining high occupancy rates. The position offers extensive leave benefits, employee discounts, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

75% discount for parents

Generous leave entitlement

Tax-free Partnership dividends

Mental Health support

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate about inspiring children to reach their full potential.
• Care about the well-being of others and lead by example.
• Thrive in a team environment and demonstrate exemplary customer care skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the nursery and ensure outstanding early years practice.
• Work with the Regional Director and Area Manager to meet targets.
• Maintain the nursery's reputation within the community.

Skills

Exceptional EYFS knowledge

Nurturing and mentoring abilities

Team collaboration

Customer care skills

Education

Full and relevant early years qualification

Job description

Overview

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. At Childbase Partnership we have been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Our mission is to give children the best possible start in life and instil a lifelong passion for learning. Across all 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and our Training Academy of Excellence, our dedicated colleagues work together to create a lasting, positive impact in our local communities. We are determined to be excellent and constantly strive for the best outcomes, not only for the children in our care but for every colleague too.

What makes us special?

• We are 100% employee-owned – which means we are all partners, we all have a meaningful voice, and we own our future (this includes sharing profits too, tax-free).
• Sector leading initiative: “Partnership Reward Days” – going the extra mile to promote a healthy work/life balance for you with up to an extra 20 days paid leave a year, meaning up to a phenomenal 50 days leave, with the option to sell a proportion if you would prefer; the choice is yours!
• ‘Number 1’ - we have earned the top spot in the prestigious Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes, all thanks to our extraordinary colleagues.
• Record-breaking Green Flag achievements, and climate-positive status - we save more CO2 than we create (take that, climate change!).
• Planting in excess of 2,000 trees in the Eden Restoration project - because the planet needs a hug too.
• Over £3.5 million raised for charity – we’re basically fundraising superheroes (without the capes).

At Childbase Partnership, our ethos is simple; we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute so we all benefit. Our core values foster happiness, confidence, and growth, with a ‘careers not jobs’ approach, shaping the future of our extraordinary company together.

Role details

Own your future and join us as the Nursery Manager at our 148 place Brinds Well Day Nursery in Orpington. This role is full-time (37.5 hours a week) and you will work a variety of shifts between the hours of 07.30-18.30, Monday-Friday, 52 weeks of the year. We can also consider 30 hours per week. This role is a 9-12-month fixed-term contract.

Benefits

• A competitive salary: £40,521-£53,235 per annum, plus discretionary bonus.
• From day 1: 75% discount for parents and 40% discount for grandparents at any Childbase nursery.
• Generous leave entitlement: 30 days annual leave (pro-rata), plus paid bank holidays and up to 20 additional paid days off through our Partnership Reward Days initiative.
• Exclusive rewards: Tax-free Partnership dividends, qualification reward payments, long-service bonuses, retail discounts, family fun days with free tickets to UK attractions and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Well-being support: Mental Health First Aiders, two free meals a day in the nursery, subsidised medical care, flu jabs, eye care vouchers, occupational health support, and a free will-writing service.
• Growth opportunities: Team inset training days, professional development support, online courses, and apprenticeships through our Training Academy of Excellence.

Requirements

• Your knowledge, skills and character qualities make you the perfect Nursery Manager. You are:

• Passionate about inspiring children to reach their full potential; your exceptional EYFS and statutory framework knowledge enables you to effectively guide colleagues to deliver outstanding early years practice, promoting the best outcomes for learning.
• Naturally nurturing; you care about the well-being of others, you lead by example, your interactions are sensitive and respectful, and you use your experience of mentoring and leading within an early years environment to build and develop a happy, motivated team.
• An advocate for partnership working; you thrive as part of a team environment, demonstrate exemplary customer care skills, and you build meaningful relationships with those around you to maintain high occupancy and staff retention levels.

This is a supernumerary role. The Nursery Manager works in partnership with the Regional Director and Area Manager to effectively deliver against our corporate plan, meet financial targets and maintain the nursery’s strong reputation within the local community.

A full and relevant early years qualification is essential for this role. If you are not early years qualified, we may have an alternative role available to suit you. Take a look at our careers page to explore all our current vacancies.

Are you ready to contribute to something quite extraordinary?

To apply, you must currently reside in the UK and hold suitable Right To Work in the UK. We are sorry, VISA sponsorship is not available at present. Before commencing in your new role, you will be required to provide Right To Work documentation and any relevant qualifications. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references must also be obtained for you. Rest assured our Recruitment Team are on hand to support and guide you through every step of the process.