Nursery Manager

JEM Childcare Solutions; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Employee Discounted Childcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexibility to work around your life

Recognition and rewards

Job summary

JEM Childcare Solutions in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager for a busy setting in central Portsmouth. On great transport links, the role is a 40-hour week with a salary of £39k plus a joining bonus and additional benefits.

You will lead the nursery, oversee operations, occupancy and budgets, and support Ofsted inspections while ensuring EYFS, safeguarding and health & safety standards. Joiners enjoy a Company Pension, discounted childcare, Employee Assistance Programme,

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 compliancewith statutory requirements

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Health & Safety

Ofsted inspections

Education

Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification

Job description

Portsmouth, United Kingdom | Posted on 14/09/2026

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

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 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 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
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexibility to work around your life commitments
• Recognition and rewards to say thank you for a job well done