Nursery Manager

About Early Years Ltd.; Seaham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

30 Days Annual Leave

Employee Discounts

Health and Wellbeing Programmes

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Job summary

About Early Years Ltd. is looking for a Nursery Manager to join their team in Seaham, England. The role involves ensuring compliance and delivering high-quality early education while driving the commercial success of the nursery.

We seek an inspiring leader with a relevant qualification and over 5 years of experience in Early Years. Competitive salary and excellent employee benefits, including enhanced annual leave and childcare discounts, are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years Early Years experience is essential.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.
• Exceptional ability to lead delivery of child and parent experiences.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance, team engagement, and outstanding results.
• Deliver outstanding care and high-quality early education.
• Drive the commercial success of the nursery.

Skills

Leadership

Childcare knowledge

Compliance adherence

Team engagement

Education

Full and relevant early years qualification Level 3 or above

Job description

About the role

Joining Little Pioneers is more than just a job, children are at the heart of everything we do and we’re dedicated to pioneering great futures - both for our little ones and our practitioners. We’re looking for a special someone who will work their magic to achieve all‑round outstanding results and outcomes for our children.

What makes us different?

• Competitive salary that values your expertise.
• Enhanced annual leave to help you recharge and unwind.
• Generous discounts on childcare so your family can benefit too.
• Food shop and travel savings to support your everyday lifestyle.
• Access to financial and mental health wellbeing apps for support when you need it most.
• Flexible working options – 4 day working week option to support your work‑life balance.

What will the role involve?

As Nursery Manager, you will work closely with the Operations and Quality Excellence team to ensure compliance, team engagement and outstanding results. You will demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm for success, driving our vision to be the leading Early Years Provider.

You will be responsible for delivering outstanding care and high‑quality early education, ensuring that performance standards are consistently achieved. You will also drive the commercial success of your nursery where our colleagues, families and children feel valued.

Who are we looking for?

• Full and relevant early years qualification Level 3 or above and minimum 5 years Early Years experience (essential).
• An Enhanced DBS check (we’ll cover the costs).
• Exceptional ability and desire to lead delivery of first‑class child, colleague and parent experiences.
• Inspiring and passionate about early years and working with children.

What can we offer you?

• Employee Discounts – Save up to 60% off childcare, 20% off your food shop and 15% off your next holiday.
• 30 Days Annual Leave – Rising with service up to a maximum of 37 days.
• Health and Wellbeing Programmes – Benefit from our Stream app and partnership with Grocery Aid for financial and mental health support.
• Full Training and Accredited Development Plans.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Family leave and more!