Nursery Manager

Nurtured Childcare; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus £1000

10% bonus opportunity

Free childcare for Managers

Job summary

Nurtured Childcare is seeking a Nursery Manager in Broomhill to lead an award-winning group with a focus on kindness and creativity. You will manage staff, ensure high standards of care and education, and drive growth across the nursery.

You’ll shape the environment, support professional development, and ensure regulatory compliance while spearheading a culture of inclusion and wellbeing for children, families and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Childcare qualification or above.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS and early years best practice.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication and people management skills.
• A genuine passion for nurturing both children and teams.
• Commitment to inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your nursery team, creating a positive and supportive working environment.
• Ensure the highest standards of care, education and safeguarding are maintained.
• Shape the nursery environment and create exciting experiences for children.
• Support and develop practitioners through training, coaching and shared learning.
• Ensure EYFS, Ofsted, safeguarding and health & safety compliance.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Oversee budgets and resources to support nursery operations.
• Champion sustainability and environmentally responsible practices.
• Create an inclusive environment where every child and family is valued.
• Take ownership of the nursery’s development and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional intelligence

People management

Communication

Inclusive practice

Children & families focus

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Tools

Budget management

Job description

Lead With Kindness & Create Something Special – Join Nurtured Childcare as a Nursery Manager in Broomhill! £1000 joining bonus*

Passionate about early years? Ready to lead a nursery where children, creativity and people are genuinely at the heart of everything you do?

Nurtured Childcare has a wonderful and rare opportunity for an inspirational Nursery Manager to join our growing, award-winning group in Broomhill. These opportunities don’t come along very often, and our high retention rates reflect the care and support we provide to our teams.

If you’re an ambitious leader who wants to make a positive impact, bring new ideas to life and create an environment where children and practitioners can thrive, we’d love to hear from you!

Nursery Manager

Location: Broomhill
Salary: £38,000-£43,000 per year + 10% bonus opportunity
Hours: Full-time, over 4 or 5 days

Why Join Nurtured Childcare?

At Nurtured Childcare, we’re not just a nursery group; we’re a place where magic happens every day. We believe in creating environments where ideas come to life, creativity knows no bounds, children thrive and our teams feel valued and supported.

We’re proud to be an award-winning, growing organisation with a genuine focus on kindness, wellbeing and creating positive experiences for children, families and colleagues.

When you join us, you’ll have the autonomy to shape your nursery, bring your ideas to life and make a lasting impact on the children, families and team around you.

The Role:

As our Nursery Manager, you’ll take the lead in creating an exceptional nursery environment where children receive outstanding care, education and experiences, while supporting your team to reach their full potential.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead and inspire your nursery team, creating a positive and supportive working environment.
• Ensure the highest standards of care, education and safeguarding are consistently maintained.
• Use your creativity and ideas to shape the nursery environment and create exciting experiences for children.
• Support and develop practitioners through training, coaching and shared learning.
• Ensure the nursery meets EYFS, Ofsted, safeguarding, health & safety and other regulatory requirements.
• Build strong and positive relationships with children, families, colleagues and the wider community.
• Support the financial management of the nursery, including budgets and resources.
• Champion sustainability and encourage environmentally responsible practices across the nursery.
• Create an inclusive environment where every child and family is valued, supported and celebrated.
• Take ownership of the nursery’s development and help shape the future of Nurtured Childcare.

Every day brings an opportunity to make a difference, making this the perfect role for an inspirational leader who wants the freedom to create something truly special.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for someone who brings inspirational leadership, emotional intelligence and a genuine passion for creating outstanding early years experiences.

Essential

• Level 3 Childcare qualification or above.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS and early years best practice.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.
• Understanding of health & safety requirements within an early years setting.
• Excellent leadership, communication and people management skills.
• A genuine passion for nurturing both children and teams.
• Strong emotional intelligence and a commitment to inclusive practice.

Desirable

• Previous Nursery Manager or senior leadership experience.
• Experience managing nursery budgets and financial resources.
• A passion for sustainability and creating environmentally responsible settings.
• Experience supporting and developing teams through training and shared learning.

Our Values:

The people who thrive at Nurtured Childcare share our core values:

• Working together as one team
• Putting children at the heart of everything we do
• Supporting continuous learning and improvement
• Leading by example
• Leading with kindness and compassion
• Creating exceptional experiences for children, families and colleagues

What We Can Offer You:

• Competitive salary of £38,000-£43,000 per year.
• 10% bonus opportunity.
• Free childcare for Managers.
• The autonomy to lead and shape your nursery.
• Flexible working across 4 or 5 days to suit you and your family.
• A supportive organisation that genuinely prioritises your wellbeing.
• Opportunities to develop your own skills and support the development of your team.
• The chance to bring your creativity and ideas to life.
• The opportunity to be part of an award-winning and growing nursery group.
• A culture built around kindness, inclusivity and making a positive difference.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re an inspirational Nursery Manager looking for a rare opportunity to lead with kindness, creativity and purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

*Bonus paid after 6 month probation

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