Nursery Manager

JEM Childcare Solutions; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Employee Discounted Childcare

Birthday Off

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexibility to work around life

Job summary

JEM Childcare Solutions Limited in Northampton is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead a busy nursery, delivering high-quality care and learning to children in our community. The role requires a strong background in early years, leadership, budgeting, and Ofsted readiness, with a focus on safeguarding and EYFS compliance.

The position is on-site, a 40-hour week, in the heart of Northampton, offering a salary of around £44k plus benefits and a supportive team environment for professional growth.

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

Skills

Team leadership

Staff development

Communication with families

Budget management

Education

Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification

Job description

Full time | JEM Childcare Solutions | United Kingdom

Posted On 02/11/2026

Job Information

Job Level Nursery Manager

Early Years

City Northampton

Province Northamptonshire

Postal Code NN1

salary low £ 40,000.00

salary high £ 44,000.00

Job Description

About our Clients

A very experienced and passionate Nursery Manager is being sought by our clients in Northampton. Right in the city centre, this beautiful nursery is on great transport links, and offering a salary c£44k with great benefits, working a 40 hr week.

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


• Birthday Off


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Flexibility to work around your life commitments


• Recognition and rewards to say thank you for a job well done