Nursery Manager

JEM Childcare Solutions; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; 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 in Royal Tunbridge Wells is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead the day-to-day running of a busy nursery in central Tunbridge Wells.

You will have managed large settings, oversee occupancy and budgets, and ensure compliance with EYFS and Ofsted inspections while guiding a dedicated team to deliver high-quality care and learning for children and families.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Manage occupancy and budgets.
• Support and guide staff across the nursery.
• Maintain high standards of care and learning.

Skills

Nursery management

Team leadership

Ofsted inspections

EYFS knowledge

Education

Early Years / Childcare qualification (Level 3+)

Job description

Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom | Posted on 19/08/2026

Our clients very busy setting in central Tunbridge Wells are now seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to join the team and lead the day to day running of their lovely Nursery. You will need to be an experienced Nursery manager who has managed large settings. 40 hr week Monday to Friday salary is c£40k plus, plus 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 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
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexibility to work around your life commitments
• Recognition and rewards to say thank you for a job well done