Nursery Manager

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Leicester is seeking a passionate Nursery Manager to join their team. This role involves leading daily operations, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with educational standards. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and contribute to the nursery's outstanding reputation.

Benefits

Performance-related bonuses

Ongoing professional development

Supportive co-leader partnership

Investment in staff development

Qualifications

• Experienced in leading large teams in high-quality early years settings.
• Strong understanding of compliance and operational systems.
• Ability to coach others to achieve outstanding standards.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations and long-term vision of the nursery.
• Manage occupancy levels and financial targets.
• Ensure adherence to EYFS, Ofsted and statutory frameworks.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Compliance

Safeguarding

Organizational Skills

Education

Qualified Nursery Manager

Job description

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? We’re Hiring: Nursery Manager Extraordinaire! ?

ABOUT US:

We don’t mean to brag… but Charnwood Nursery & Pre-schoolis kind of a big deal. ?

Rated Outstanding, home to 120 little legends, and powered by a team that truly cares — we’re a nursery group built on ambition, warmth, and a love of early years done properly.

Now, we’re looking for a skilled, inspiring Nursery Manager to join our leadership team at our flagship setting in Thurmaston, Leicester.

If you’re experienced, energised, and ready to lead with passion and purpose — this one’s for you.

About the Role:

As Nursery Manager, you’ll work in partnership with our fantastic Practice-Based Manager to lead a high-performing, values-led nursery setting.

Your role will focus on:

• Leadership & Oversight: supporting day-to-day operations and the long-term vision of the setting
• Recruiting new team members who are aligned with our values (and bringing out the best in them from day one)
• Owning and delivering our quality assurance cycle — audits, improvements, standards and all
• Safeguarding & Regulation: ensuring full adherence to EYFS, Ofsted and all statutory frameworks
• Performance & Planning: managing occupancy levels and financial targets with confidence
• Partnerships: building fantastic relationships with families, professionals and the wider community

This is a senior leadership role, but one rooted in collaboration. You’ll work alongside our Practice-Based Manager — a highly experienced teacher — to deliver excellence in both curriculum and culture.

? You’ll Be Perfect If:

• You’re a qualified and experienced Nursery Manager
• You’ve led large teams in high-quality early years settings
• You understand what Outstanding looks like, and how to coach others to get there — and stay there
• You’re confident in staff recruitment, supervision and appraisals
• You’ve got a strong grip on compliance, safeguarding and operational systems
• You’re organised, people-focused, and always thinking two steps ahead

? Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Lead one of our most successful and established settings
• Work in true partnership with a skilled and supportive co-leader
• Be part of a passionate, ambitious nursery group that’s growing with purpose
• Access ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Join a team that genuinely values and invests in its people

? Location:

Based at our beautiful nursery in Thurmaston, Leicester

• performance-related bonuses linked to occupancy, quality, and team development

? What Next?

If you’re reading this and thinking, “YES, this is what I’ve been looking for!” — we want to hear from you.

Send us your CV and a short message about what makes you our next Nursery Manager Superstar.

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