Nursery Manager

TreeBug Childminding; Gloucestershire Science & Technology Park; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Gloucestershire is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead a dedicated team in a nurturing setting. The role emphasizes emotional wellbeing and the unique development of each child. Candidates should have at least two years of nursery management experience and a commitment to supporting children's growth. This full-time position offers competitive pay and bonuses, alongside opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Free parking

On-site parking

Profit sharing

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of nursery management experience.
• Confident in maintaining strong relationships with children and staff.
• Openness to ongoing training and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the nursery team.
• Deliver engaging EYFS-based curriculum.
• Support and mentor all practitioners.

Skills

Nursery management experience

Building relationships with children and staff

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

A-Level or equivalent

Tools

Daily diary app

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Pay Rate: Salary dependent on experience: £28,000 - £38,000 per annum PLUS BONUSES

Responsible to: Owner

Hours: Full Time

Start date: When checks are complete estimated December 2025- January 2026

About the role

TreeBug Childminding is an established and well respected childcare provider in Stroud. The company is growing into TreeBug Childcare and a 55 place nursery. As our Nursery Manager, you’ll lead a caring, committed team and work closely with our experienced owner to grow and keep our setting running smoothly. You’ll be the driving force behind a safe, happy, and engaging environment for children to learn, grow, and thrive giving families the option of a gentle approach to childcare. TreeBug Childcare is no ordinary nursery, we value emotional wellbeing, consent based governance and the freedom to be your unique individual selves. We are so looking forward to hearing from you!

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating the nursery team
• Supporting and mentoring all practitioners
• Modelling the skills and behaviours that safeguard and support children
• Maintaining high standards of care through regular self-evaluation of the setting
• Delivering a fun, engaging EYFS-based curriculum
• Building strong relationships with parents and the local community
• Recruiting new staff and welcoming new children into our setting

Essential criteria

• Minimum 2 years nursery management experience
• Builds warm, gentle, and non-coercive relationships with children and staff
• Is open to ongoing training and professional growth
• Attends regular supervision meetings and values reflective practice
• Encourages open communication and genuine listening partnerships with colleagues and families
• Shows emotional transparency and understands how our inner emotional world influences behaviour — in both children and adults
• Is comfortable being challenged and offering truly honest feedback
• Can hold and support the emotions of children, while also processing their own emotions (with support provided)
• Respects children as capable, autonomous individuals with their own views and needs
• trusts in children’s natural processes for emotional growth, learning, and development
• Is familiar with, or willing to learn, all policies and procedures relating to TreeBug Childcare

Qualifications & requirements

• Ability to carry out basic computer tasks and update the daily diary app and setting paperwork
• Current Enhanced DBS
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate
• Food Hygiene Certificate
• EYFS Training
• Safeguarding Lead Level 3 Training

Additional criteria (after further training): You will be expected to support the setting by:

• Working well with others as part of a team
• Showing patience and remaining calm in stressful situations
• Being flexible and open to change
• Working well under pressure
• Completing children’s daily diaries, observations, and learning/development assessments, statutory obligations, liaising with outside agencies and building strong bonds with local schools
• Planning engaging activities for the children
• Liaising with parents to share updates and information
• Cooking, preparing, and serving food/baby bottles
• Leading the setting’s self-evaluation
• Communicating with parents during handover times
• Taking children on planned outings and ensuring their safety and wellbeing
• Completing risk assessments to maintain a safe environment
• Contributing to the setting’s policies and procedures

Why you’ll love working with us

• Supportive, friendly, family-run environment with a nurturing focus on emotional wellbeing and consent based governance
• Opportunities for training, professional growth and to learn how differently nurseries can be governed for the better
• The chance to make a real difference in children’s lives every day

How to apply

Message via Indeed with your CV

Applications close: 15/09/2025

Job details

• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• Benefits: Free parking, On-site parking, Profit sharing
• Education: A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
• Experience: Nursery Management: 2 years (preferred)
• Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)
• Work Location: In person
• Application deadline: 20/09/2025

Reference ID: NM

Expected start date: 01/01/2026