Nursery Manager

Happy Nurses; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in St. Neots seeks a dedicated Nursery Manager to lead a supportive team in providing high-quality early years education. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 3 qualification in a UK-recognised early years qualification along with leadership experience in a nursery environment. Offering a competitive salary starting from £38,000 per year, this role is full-time and permanent, with benefits including a pension plan, annual leave, and a Monday to Friday schedule.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

On-site parking

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum level 3 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding and an excellent understanding of EYFS.
• 1 year of experience in nursery, childcare, and management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a supportive team in a nursery setting.
• Ensure compliance with early years standards.
• Oversee daily operations and staff management.

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

Motivation

Creativity

Education

Level 3 qualification in a UK-recognised early years qualification

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

We are seeking a Nursery Manager. Please only apply if you have a minimum level 3 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification alongside senior nursery experience.

We are looking for a dedicated individual who is looking for an opportunity to lead a supportive team, a natural leader who is highly motivated, organised, enthusiastic and creative.

What a Nursery Manager needs:

• Level 3 qualification in a UK‑recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding.
• Senior leadership experience within a nursery setting.
• Legal requirement to hold a GCSE or equivalent qualification in Maths, or willingness to achieve within 2 years of starting the position.

A Nursery Manager gets:

• Competitive salary.
• Pension plan.
• Annual leave including bank holidays.
• Monday to Friday schedule.
• We will return to you within 3 working days.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension.
• On-site parking.
• Referral programme.

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred).

Experience:

• Nursery: 1 year (preferred).
• Childcare: 1 year (preferred).
• Management: 1 year (preferred).

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred).

Work Location:

• In person.