Nursery Manager at our Brand New Nursery

Country Court Ltd; Werrington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave

Childcare options

Company events

Company pension

Open-door management policy

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Lara Nursery Group Limited in Werrington, Peterborough, is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead our brand new Lara Nursery. You will oversee operations, ensure regulatory compliance, recruit and develop a skilled team, and deliver high quality early years education in a warm, child-centered setting.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of Ofsted expectations, budgeting, and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in an early childhood setting.
• Knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early years education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies to align with regulatory requirements and Ofsted expectations.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate nursery staff to high standards.
• Foster a safe, inclusive environment encouraging learning through play-based activities.
• Collaborate with parents to discuss progress and concerns.
• Oversee implementation of age-appropriate curriculum promoting development.
• Maintain accurate records related to attendance and enrolment.

Skills

Leadership

Early Years

Ofsted knowledge

Budgeting

Education

Level 3 Diploma

EYPS

Job description

Nursery Manager at our Brand New Nursery

Reference: OCT20262494

Expiry date: 16:30, Mon, 19th Oct 2026

Location: Lara Nursery - Werrington

Salary: Competitive

Are you ready to dream big and join our exciting new Nursery, leading the way by reshaping Early Years provision?

Nursery Manager - Lara Nursery, Peterborough

Location: Werrington, Peterborough

Hours: Monday - Friday 38 hours a week

What will you be doing day to day?

As a Nursery Manager, you’ll be responsible for all aspects of the nursery operations and compliance, building and leading a brilliant team, as well as driving exceptionally high standards throughout. This role requires a depth of knowledge in Early Years education to lead and deliver outstanding education opportunities for all. A passion for delivering the highest standard of customer service, commercial intuition, and team development is together, what creates the environment we are building. With the child at the center of everything we do in a warm, fun, and ‘love of learning’ setting, where both children and adults can dream big.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and programs that align with regulatory requirements and Ofsted expectations to ensure that these are maintained at all times to enable best practices.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate nursery staff members to ensure they meet the highest standards of professionalism.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to learn through play-based activities.
• Collaborate with parents/guardians to understand their child's individual needs, provide regular updates on their progress, and address any concerns or questions.
• Oversee the implementation of a brand new age-appropriate curriculum that promotes physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
• Maintain accurate records related to attendance, enrolment, health records, incident reports, and other necessary documentation.

Are you who we are looking for?

If you dream big and aspire to make your mark by creating an inspirational team that can positively impact the next generation, this is the job for you and we would love to hear from you.

Do you have:

• Proven experience in a leadership role within an early childhood education setting.
• Knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early years education.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with children, parents/guardians, staff members, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to lead a team by providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to multitask effectively.
• A relevant qualification in early childhood education (e.g., Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education) is preferred.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and standards (e.g., Ofsted) is desirable. Join our dedicated professional team and positively impact the lives of the next generation.
• Knowledge of budgets

Relevant degree level qualification Early Years Professional Status- Knowledge of the Reggio Emilia Approach, Forest School, and Montessori Early Education, - Knowledge of the Eat Better Start Better program for Under 5’s. A track record of providing excellent Early Years education with children at the heart of all you do. Evidence of leading a team at different points in their career, you can demonstrate skills in staff development and supervision.

• Additional leave
• Childcare options
• Company events
• Company pension
• An open-door management policy across all of our settings - You should always feel like you can come and talk to us.
• Free on-site parking

Lara Nursery Group Limited is are committed to the safety and well-being of the children in our care, as such the successful post holder will be required to undergo a robust vetting process, including an enhanced DBS Check and Reference History Checks.