Nursery Manager

Group 12 Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization in Sheffield is seeking a passionate Nursery Manager to oversee daily operations, staff leadership, and compliance with safeguarding standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in childcare and strong leadership skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary between £37.5k and £42k, along with career growth and fantastic perks like pension and childcare discounts.

Benefits

Career growth

Supportive team

Pension

Childcare discount

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with a passion for childcare.
• Experience overseeing nursery operations and staff.
• Knowledge of EYFS, Ofsted, and safeguarding standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily nursery operations and compliance with standards.
• Lead and develop the nursery team effectively.
• Manage nursery budget and monitor fee payments.

Skills

Leadership skills

Experience in childcare

Effective communication

Job description

We're Hiring: Nursery Manager

Location: Ipswich | Salary: £37.5k-£42k | Full-time

Group 12 Limited is on the lookout for a passionate Nursery Manager to lead one of our growing settings. If you're experienced in childcare, love working with children, and have strong leadership skills - we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Operational

• Oversee daily nursery operations, ensuring compliance with all EYFS, Ofsted, health & safety, and safeguarding standards
• Act as key holder and ensure nursery security
• Promote and maintain high occupancy through excellent parent partnerships and community engagement
• Lead curriculum planning and ensure a stimulating, inclusive learning environment
• Maintain accurate records and reports for internal and external use
• Organise and attend parent evenings, open days, and local events

Staff Leadership & HR

• Lead, support and develop the nursery team through effective communication, appraisals, and training
• Recruit and onboard staff following safer recruitment practices
• Manage staffing ratios and daily deployment
• Address underperformance and disciplinary issues when needed
• Create a positive, professional working culture

Finance

• Manage nursery budget in collaboration with senior management
• Monitor fee payments and manage nursery accounts
• Maintain accurate data using nursery systems

What we offer:

Career growth

Supportive team

Amazing perks (pension, childcare discount, paid volunteer days + more)

Interested or know someone perfect? Drop us a message and apply here.