Nursery Manager

Family First Nurseries; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead their team at Woodberry Day Nursery, Peartree. Offering a salary up to £36,500 plus bonuses, this role is ideal for those with a passion for early childhood development and effective team leadership. The position includes overseeing EYFS standards, managing operations, and creating successful learning environments. Apply today to shape the future of childcare.

Benefits

£2,500 Welcome Bonus

Up to £3,000 annual performance bonus

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

75% childcare discount

Confidential wellbeing support

Tailored training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of management experience in an Early Years setting.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience of achieving Good or Outstanding at Ofsted inspection is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and motivate your team every day.
• Ensure nursery meets and exceeds EYFS standards.
• Oversee budgets, staffing, and compliance processes.

Skills

Management experience

Knowledge of EYFS

Team leadership

Passion for early childhood development

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Level 5 qualification in Childcare or Leadership

Job description

Nursery Manager – Up to £36,500 + £2,500 Welcome Bonus & Bonus Potential

Location: Woodberry Day Nursery, Peartree

Hours: 40 per week

Qualification: Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification

Base Salary: Up to £36,500 per annum

Additional Rewards:

• £2,500 Welcome Bonus (one-off, conditions apply)
• Up to £3,000 annual performance bonus

Total Reward Potential: In your first year, you could earn up to £42,000 including salary, welcome bonus and performance bonus.

Take the Next Step in Your Career

Are you ready to take the next step in your childcare career? At Woodberry Peartree, we believe every child deserves the best start in life and every manager deserves the chance to lead with confidence and support.

As part of the Family First Group, one of the UK’s fastest-growing nursery groups, you’ll be joining a team where your skills are valued, your ideas are heard, and your career can truly flourish.

The Benefits of Joining Us

At Family First, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll enjoy a competitive package, rewards, and development opportunities, including:

• Up to £36,500 salary per year
• £2,500 Welcome Bonus*
• Up to £3,000 annual performance bonus
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• 75% childcare discount for your family
• Staff savings across retail, lifestyle, and travel
• Confidential wellbeing support
• Tailored training and real career progression opportunities

Your Role as Nursery Manager

As Nursery Manager, you’ll take ownership of the nursery and lead your team to deliver the very best outcomes for children and families. Your role will include:

• Leading with impact: Inspiring, supporting and motivating your team to deliver high standards of care and education every day.
• Driving quality: Ensuring the nursery consistently meets and exceeds EYFS standards, regulatory requirements and Ofsted expectations.
• Creating environments for success: Overseeing safe, stimulating and purposeful environments where children can learn through play and thrive at every stage.
• Building strong teams: Embedding an effective key person approach, identifying staff training needs and supporting professional development.
• Engaging families and communities: Building trusted relationships with parents, carers and the wider community to promote the nursery and its achievements.
• Managing operations: Overseeing budgets, records, staffing and compliance processes to ensure the nursery runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Promoting a culture of reflection and improvement: Encouraging self-evaluation across the team and embedding reflective practice to drive continuous improvement.
• Representing the nursery: Taking part in publications, events, marketing and other activities that promote the nursery’s success and reputation.

What We’re Looking For

• A Level 3 Childcare qualification (minimum)
• At least 1 year of management experience in an Early Years setting
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and regulatory frameworks
• A genuine passion for early childhood development and team leadership
• (Desirable) Level 5 qualification in Childcare and/or Leadership & Management
• (Desirable) Experience of achieving Good or Outstanding at Ofsted inspection

This is more than a job, it’s your opportunity to lead, inspire and shape the future with Family First.

Apply today and start your journey with us!

*Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Woodberry Day Nursery Pear tree 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.

Vacancy Reference: SO19 7JJ

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