Nursery Manager

Banana Moon Day Nurseries; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early years education provider in Leeds seeks an experienced Nursery Manager to oversee operations in a nurturing environment. The role involves leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with EYFS and Ofsted standards, and building strong partnerships with families and the community. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in Childcare and proven leadership experience. The nursery offers a competitive salary, a 4-day work week for better work-life balance, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

4-day working week

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team environment

Well-resourced nursery environment

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in an early years setting.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
• A positive, proactive approach to children's development.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and inspire a high-performing nursery team.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring high standards of care and safety.
• Manage budgets, occupancy, and staffing efficiently.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

People management

EYFS knowledge

Education

Minimum Level 3 in Childcare

Level 5 or higher

Job description

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted | Nursery of the Year winner 2025 |

Are you an inspiring, hands‑on leader with a passion for early years education?

Join our Outstanding Banana Moon Day Nursery in Leeds , where children, families, and staff thrive in a warm, nurturing, and high‑quality environment.

About Us

At Banana Moon Rothwell, we’re proud of our Outstanding rating and our reputation for excellence in childcare. We provide a fun, stimulating, and caring environment where every child’s individuality is valued, and learning is full of joy. Our strong, dedicated team works closely together to deliver the very best early years experiences. This year, we won the prestigious award of ‘Nursery of the Year’ at the Banana Moon Midnight Moon awards evening.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Nursery Manager to lead our nursery over 4 days per week .

You will be responsible for the overall running of the nursery, ensuring high standards of care, education, and compliance with EYFS and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and inspire a high‑performing nursery team.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring the highest standards of care and safety.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain our Outstanding Ofsted standards.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, staff, and the local community.
• Manage budgets, occupancy, and staffing efficiently.

Requirements

• Minimum Level 3 in Childcare (Level 5 or higher desirable).
• Proven leadership experience in an early years setting.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and people management skills.
• A positive, proactive approach and a genuine passion for children’s development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on experience).
• 4‑day working week for better work‑life balance.
• Supportive, friendly, and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A beautiful, well‑resourced nursery environment.