Nursery Manager

JEM Childcare Solutions; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Discounted childcare

Birthday Off

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible schedule

Recognition program

Job summary

JEM Childcare Solutions currently seeks a highly experienced Nursery Manager for a Northampton city-centre nursery. The role offers a salary around £44k with excellent benefits and a 40-hour week, located in Northampton with strong transport links.

The successful candidate will lead a team, drive improvements, and ensure high standards of care, learning, and regulatory compliance in early years settings.

Qualifications

• Level 3+ 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

Leadership

Team management

Ofsted knowledge

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Budget management

Education

Level 3 Early Years / Childcare

Job description

Northampton, United Kingdom | Posted on 11/09/2026

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

Whatare 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 amanagement 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 compliancewith 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 ManagerBenefits 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