Nursery Manager

Tops Day Nurseries; Poole; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Poole is seeking a Nursery Manager to oversee daily operations, manage staff, and implement educational programs. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Early Years Qualification, strong management skills, and a passion for child development. This full-time role offers a salary of up to £35,000 per annum, plus attractive benefits including a £700 welcome bonus and flexible working options.

Benefits

£700 Welcome Bonus

Relocation Package

Annual Bonus Scheme

Childcare Discount

Flexible Working Options

28 days of annual leave

Free meals

Career Development Opportunities

Health and Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Level 3 Early Years Qualification is required.
• Solid knowledge of the EYFS.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a solid background in effectively managing nursery settings.
• Communicate excellently to engage with children, staff members, and parents.
• Use creative skills and imagination to provide educational activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Creativity

Management skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Overview

Nursery Manager

Location: Tops Parkstone, Poole, Dorset

Job type: Full time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum

Contracted Hours: 40 hours per week

“Staff well-being is valued and nurtured. The provider offers staff opportunities to celebrate their achievements and contributions. These include staff nominations on the 'Each Person Scheme' and special award nights to recognise both individual and nursery achievements.” OFSTED recent feedback

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. Here are some of the fantastic benefits you’ll enjoy as part of our family:

Benefits

• £700 Welcome Bonus: We’re excited to have you join us and want to start things off with a warm welcome!
• Relocation Package: Receive up to £3000 to help make your move as smooth as possible.
• Annual Bonus Scheme: As an Employee-Owned Company, you’ll share in our success. Each May, you’ll have the opportunity to receive a bonus from our profit shares.
• Childcare Discount: Enjoy up to 60% off childcare within Tops Day Nurseries, making it easier for you to balance work and family life.
• Flexible Working Options: Compressed hours can provide up to 48 extra days off per year; nine days over a two-week period can provide up to 24 additional days off annually, in addition to your standard holiday allowance.
• Proud to be a World’s Happiest Workplace: Tops Day Nurseries has been officially certified as a World’s Happiest Workplace for 2025, recognizing our commitment to employee well-being, career growth, and a positive workplace culture.
• Holiday Allowance: 28 days of annual leave per year, with 2 extra days to celebrate your birthday and a Wellbeing Day, totaling 30 days off each year.
• Free meals: Free breakfast for colleagues, with freshly prepared meals daily.
• Employee Recognition: Access to the Blue Light Card for exclusive discounts and savings.
• Employee Recognition Platform: Access Each Person for benefits such as Gym discounts, Cycle2Work, GP on demand, cinema deals, and cashback; used to celebrate employee of the month.
• Health and Wellbeing Support: NHS Prescription Charges, Optical Care, and Dental Treatment.
• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement.
• Travel and Parking Season Ticket loan: Borrow up to £500 interest-free.
• Welcome Bonus and Relocation packages: Not cumulative.

About the Nursery

Tops Parkstone Nursery is a 56 place Day Nursery & Pre-School situated in Parkstone, Poole. The nursery runs several extra-curricular activities including Tops Forest School, cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, tooth brushing, football fun and more.

What does the Nursery Manager role involve?

• Demonstrate a solid background in effectively managing nursery settings.
• Communicate excellently to engage with children, staff members, and parents.
• Use creative skills and imagination to provide educational activities that ensure children are happy and learning in a rewarding environment.
• Maintain a positive outlook to keep children happy and build an environment where they feel secure and rewarded.
• Conduct interviews for potential applicants put forward by the recruitment department.
• Develop and maintain the nursery budget.
• Arrange marketing materials.
• Monitor the condition of the facility and equipment, organizing maintenance, repairs, and new items as required.
• Update parents and carers about their child’s progress and behaviour.
• Answer enquiries about enrolment, payments, and practices.
• Develop and implement an age-appropriate program of annual events and activities.
• Prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspections and follow inspector recommendations.

What are we looking for?

• A minimum of a Level 3 Early Years Qualification is required.
• Solid knowledge of the EYFS.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Why Tops Day Nurseries?

We are a leading early education and childcare provider in South England, established in 1990. We promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility by educating today’s children to influence future generations. We value respect, open communication, and teamwork, fostering a positive, purpose-driven work environment.

As an Employee-Owned Company, our colleagues are co-owners, benefiting from the company’s growth through annual profit-sharing bonuses. We’re proud to rank 9th in the 2024 Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK, offering career development from Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeships to Nursery Manager or Early Years Teacher.

Exciting? We think so! Your journey starts here, so take the first step to become part of Tops Team by applying.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. All candidates will be required to have an enhanced DBS which is on the update service. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks. This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List.

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