Nursery Manager

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £44,500

Heavily discounted childcare

Healthcare plan

Pension scheme

Competitive annual leave entitlement

Annual leave increasing with length of

Life assurance

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, lead a dedicated team, and uphold high Early Years standards across baby, toddler and pre-school rooms.

With a Level 5 childcare/Early Years qualification or above and at least 3 years’ management experience, you will be responsible for budgets, safeguarding, and driving continuous improvement to support children's development.

Qualifications

• A Level 5 childcare/Early Years qualification or above.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Nursery Manager.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the setting.
• Lead, motivate and develop the nursery team.
• Maintain consistently high standards of Early Years care and education.
• Ensure the EYFS is embedded effectively across the baby, toddler and pre-school rooms.
• Oversee budgets, staffing and nursery resources.
• Manage occupancy and support the ongoing success of the setting.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, compliance, health and safety.
• Support continuous improvement across all areas of the nursery.
• Ensure learning environments evolve around children's interests and developmental needs.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with parents and families.

Skills

Nursery management

Early Years knowledge

Budgeting

Staff development

Safeguarding & compliance

Education

Level 5 childcare/Early Years qualification or above

Job description

Nursery Manager Up to £44,500 per year | 40 Hours per Week Strong nursery leadership is about creating the right environment for children to thrive, teams to develop and the setting itself to succeed.

This nursery provides dedicated rooms for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers, with each space designed around the different stages of Early Years development.

Children are encouraged to explore, discover and grow at their own pace, with a strong emphasis on developing curiosity, confidence and independence through meaningful everyday experiences.

We’re looking for an established Nursery Manager with at least three years’ management experience who can bring strong Early Years knowledge alongside the operational and financial skills needed to successfully lead a nursery.

What We’re Looking For

A Level 5 childcare/Early Years qualification or above A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Nursery Manager

What You’ll Receive

• Salary up to £44,500
• Heavily discounted childcare
• Healthcare plan
• Pension scheme
• Competitive annual leave entitlement
• Annual leave increasing with length of service
• Life assurance
• Wellbeing programme

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the setting
• Lead, motivate and develop the nursery team
• Maintain consistently high standards of Early Years care and education
• Ensure the EYFS is embedded effectively across the baby, toddler and pre-school rooms
• Oversee budgets, staffing and nursery resources
• Manage occupancy and support the ongoing success of the setting
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, compliance, health and safety
• Support continuous improvement across all areas of the nursery
• Ensure learning environments evolve around children's interests and developmental needs
• Build strong, trusting relationships with parents and families
• All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.