Nursery Manager

JEM Childcare Solutions Limited; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Employee Discounted Childcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexibility to work around your life

Job summary

JEM Childcare Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. This full-time role offers a 40-hour week with a salary up to £42,500 plus bonuses, in a busy, supportive environment.

You will lead a large team, ensure high-quality care and learning, manage occupancy and budgets, and uphold safeguarding and Ofsted standards across the nursery.

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and support day-to-day nursery operations and staff supervision
• Ensure regulatory compliance and readiness for Ofsted inspections
• Oversee occupancy, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Drive improvements in learning outcomes and safeguarding standards

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Ofsted readiness

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Health & safety

Education

Level 3 Early Years/Childcare

Job description

Full time | JEM Childcare Solutions | United Kingdom

Posted On 21/10/2026

Job Information

Job Level Nursery Manager

Early Years

City Royal Tunbridge Wells

Province Kent

Postal Code TN1

salary low £ 40,000.00

salary high £ 42,500.00

Job Description

About our Clients

In lovely Royal Tunbridge Wells our client is looking for an experienced Nursery Manager to support their large and busy nursery, working a 40 hr week salary is up to £42,500 plus bonuses. A great opportunity to join this growing provider.

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