Nursery Manager

JEM Childcare Solutions; Leicester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Employee Discounted Childcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexibility to work around your life

Recognition and rewards

Job summary

JEM Childcare Solutions in Leicester is seeking a passionate Nursery Manager for a small but growing setting. The role covers 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with salary around £40k depending on experience. You will oversee day-to-day operations and lead a dedicated team.

Ideal candidate has Level 3 Early Years, at least four years in the field and two in a leadership role, with strong EYFS knowledge and experience with inspections.

Qualifications

• Level 3 or above Early Years / Childcare qualification (full and relevant).
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in early years, including 2 years’ in a management or team-leading role.
• Experience leading or supporting Ofsted inspections
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and health & safety practices
• Experience managing nursery teams, occupancy, and budgets
• Deliver high-quality care and learning while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day nursery operations and ensure high-quality care.
• Drive occupancy and budgeting strategies while maintaining standards.
• Support Ofsted inspections and ensure EYFS compliance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Budget management

Ofsted inspections

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Team management

Education

Level 3 or above Early Years / Childcare qualification

Job description

Full time | JEM Childcare Solutions | United Kingdom

Posted On 20/07/2026

Job Information

Job Level Nursery Manager

Early Years

City Leicester

Province Leicestershire

Postal Code LE5

salary low £ 38,000.00

salary high £ 42,000.00

Job Description

About our Clients

In central Leicester, our clients are looking for a passionate and experienced Nursery Manager for a small but growing setting, part of a lovely well established family group. You will need to be an experienced manager or very strong deputy manager who is up for a challenge is supporting and growing occupancy and team. Covering Monday to Friday, 40 hrs a week, Salary, depending on experience is c£40k with great benefits.

Requirements

What are Clients are looking for

Essential for the Nursery Manager Role

• Level 3 or above Early Years / Childcare qualification (full and relevant)
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in early years, including 2 years’ in a management or team-leading role.
• Experience leading or supporting Ofsted inspections
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and health & safety practices
• Experience managing nursery teams, occupancy, and budgets
• Deliver high-quality care and learning while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements

Ideal Nursery Manager Candidate

• Passionate about early years and committed to outstanding outcomes
• Confident leader, able to support and guide staff across the nursery
• Experienced in leading a nursery, managing operations, and driving improvements
• Proactive, flexible, and committed to maintaining high standards
• Builds strong relationships with children, families, and staff

Nursery Manager Benefits and Perks

• Company Pension
• Employee Discounted Childcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexibility to work around your life commitments
• Recognition and rewards to say thank you for a job well done