Nursery Manager

Jem Childcare Solutions; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Discounted childcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible schedule

Recognition rewards

Job summary

Jem Childcare Solutions in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager for their busy setting in central Portsmouth. You will lead nursery operations, manage staff and budgets, and support Ofsted inspections while delivering high-quality care and learning in line with EYFS standards.

The role offers a 40-hour week, a salary around £39k, a joining bonus, and a range of benefits. You will build strong relationships with children and families, implement improvements, and ensure

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in early years, including 2 years in a management or team-leading role.
• Level 3+ Early Years / Childcare qualification is required.
• Experience leading or supporting Ofsted inspections.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and health & safety practices.
• Experience managing nursery teams, occupancy, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursery operations and staffing to deliver high-quality care.
• Manage occupancy targets and nursery budgets.
• Support Ofsted inspections and readiness.
• Maintain safeguarding, EYFS compliance and health & safety standards.
• Foster strong relationships with children, families and staff.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Health & Safety

Management experience

Education

Level 3+ Early Years / Childcare qualification

Job description

Based in Portsmouth, our clients are now seeking an experienced Nursery Manager for their busy setting in central Portsmouth. On great transport links, working a 40 hour week salary is c£39k with a joining bonus, together with other 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