Nursery Manager

Rosedene Nurseries; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading child education provider in Tees Valley is seeking an experienced Early Years Manager to inspire and lead their nursery. You will manage operations, support the nursery team, and maintain strong relationships with families. The ideal candidate has a level 3 qualification in Early Years and at least 2 years of experience. This role offers competitive compensation and numerous professional development opportunities in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Annual Bonus Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Childcare perks

Extensive Training & Development

Great annual leave

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in Early Years.
• Senior leadership experience within a nursery setting.
• Exceptional practice within an early years setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily running of the nursery with high-quality care.
• Lead and mentor the nursery team.
• Maintain relationships with families and partners.

Skills

Teamwork

Passion for outdoor learning

Organizational skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Full and relevant level 3 UK Early Years Qualification

GCSE in Maths or equivalent

Job description

Are you ready to inspire and lead an Outstanding Early Years Provision in a Unique Forest School Environment? We are seeking a passionate and experienced Early Years Manager to join our team and make a difference every day. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to lead our setting, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where children can thrive.

Rosedene’s mission is to provide the most enriching learning opportunities, within a nurturing environment, for our children to be kind, curious and confident, ready to shape the world.

We’re a small family business, established for over 30 years and we’re proud of the high-quality experiences we offer across our 11 nurseries in the North of England. Our children & families are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking to recruit a trustworthy and passionate person who is ready to make a difference. Rosedene are recognised as pioneers in the early years industry, constantly innovating our childcare experiences, and we need curious thinkers to help us in our journey.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing the daily running of the nursery, ensuring the delivery of high-quality education and care in line with the EYFS, Ofsted requirements, and Rosedene’s policies and procedures.
• Leading, mentoring, and supporting the nursery team, promoting a positive, collaborative, and professional culture while ensuring staff development and performance are maintained to a high standard.
• Maintaining strong, trusting relationships with families, your team and our key local partners, supporting each child’s development and wellbeing.
• Keeping accurate records and communicating with parents/carers.
• Supporting your team members and being a positive role model, who looks to develop and suggest positive changes.
• Leading the room in the absence of the room leader.
• Attend staff meetings or any training courses that will help enhance your personal and professional development.
• Monitor and record all accidents.
• Adhering to and implement all nursery procedures and policies.
• Contributing new ideas to continue to develop our practice.
• Always delivering a high-quality environment, ensuring always prepared for visits or inspections.

About you

• At least a full and relevant level 3 UK Early Years Qualification.
• At least 2 years experience in Early years.
• Senior leadership experience within a nursery setting.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of safeguarding duties, nursery procedures and policies.
• Good knowledge of birth to 5 development and the EYFS curriculum.
• Exceptional practice within an early years setting.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Passion for outdoor learning and delivering enriching learning opportunities for children.
• Demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge in Early Years and have full understanding of children’s emotional, physical, psychological and educational developmental needs.
• Positive attitude with an unwavering commitment to service excellence to allow us to maintain our high standards.
• Be able to work as a team.
• Professional attitude and manner.
• In line with legal regulations, you must hold a GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths or gain it within 2 years of starting.

Benefits

• An exclusive annual Bonus Scheme to reward your leadership and impact.
• Competitive Compensation, Company Pension Scheme & Progression.
• Attractive pay rates with clear opportunities for career progression and internal progression.
• Part of an award‑winning & growing business, recognised as a pioneer in the early years education sector.
• 2024/ 2025 Uks Top SME Nursery Apprenticeship Provider.
• Multiple Ofsted Outstanding Awards.
• 2024 NMT Finalists for Top Nursery Group of the Year.
• 2024 Community Nursery of the Year.
• 97% of employees are happy working at Rosedene 2025 Employee survey.
• Extensive Training & Development; supported by monthly in‑person and online training. Funded First Aid Course. 24/7 access to your own e‑learning platform for essential skills training, CPD qualified courses and personal development. Curiosity, Forest & Beach school training.
• Monthly team meetings. With opportunities to work across different nursery locations.
• Strong company‑wide Well‑Being Support; a robust well‑being programme, team well‑being walks, and initiatives focused on maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.
• Delivering rewarding work with a positive, meaningful impact to families everyday.
• Share the passion with our Rosedene employees. No one day is the same at Rosedene Nurseries, making every day a new adventure.
• Working as part of a family business and a long‑standing family team who care about creating the best working environment for their employees. Many employees stay with us through‑out their working careers.
• Great annual leave, your Birthday off, Paid Overtime & Additional Time Off.
• Childcare Perks; discounted childcare for employees and access to an Employee Benefits Scheme.

We support thousands of children and their families through their development, which makes the role extremely rewarding.

Positive Culture & Team Engagement: A fun, collaborative work environment with team‑building events through‑out the year, recognition through monthly and yearly awards, be heard through employee feedback, and a culture focused on mutual support.

Management support: Our managers are approachable and supportive, always on hand to guide, encourage, and celebrate your success.