Nursery Manager – Brislington, Bristol | Up to £46,000

Early Years Academy; West of England; Vor Ort; GBP 41.000 - 51.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Professional development

Leadership training opportunities

Recruitment support

Zusammenfassung

Early Years Academy is seeking a Nursery Manager for Brislington, Bristol, to lead day-to-day operations and ensure high standards of childcare and education.

You will manage staff, oversee recruitment, training and safeguarding in line with EYFS and Ofsted requirements, while developing a strong relationship with parents and external professionals.

The role offers a permanent contract with scope for professional development and leadership growth within a supportive team.

Qualifikationen

• A recognised Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years.
• Experience in nursery management or a senior Early Years leadership position.
• Strong understanding of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Experience mentoring nursery staff.
• Confidence managing staffing, operational standards and parent relationships.
• Genuine passion for delivering high-quality Early Years education.
• Level 5 qualification would be advantageous, but not essential.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the nursery.
• Ensure high standards of childcare and education in line with EYFS.
• Maintain compliance with Ofsted requirements, safeguarding legislation and nursery policies.
• Lead, motivate and develop the nursery team.
• Oversee staff recruitment, supervision, training and performance.
• Support the delivery of engaging, inclusive and stimulating learning experiences.
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers and external professionals.
• Monitor occupancy, staffing ratios and operational performance.
• Manage budgets, resources and nursery administration.
• Maintain safeguarding, health and safety and safer recruitment procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards across the setting.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Staff development

EYFS knowledge

Ofsted compliance

Ausbildung

Level 3 Childcare/EY

Level 5 leadership qualification (advantage)

Jobbeschreibung

Nursery Manager – Brislington, Bristol – Up to £46,000

Location: Brislington, Bristol
Salary: Up to £46,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)
Position: Nursery Manager / Early Years Manager
Job Type: Permanent (subject to confirmation)

Nursery Manager Job in Brislington, Bristol

Are you an experienced Nursery Manager looking for an exciting leadership opportunity in Brislington, Bristol?

Early Years Academy is recruiting a passionate, motivated and experienced Nursery Manager to lead a day nursery in the Brislington area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Early Years leader who is committed to delivering high-quality childcare, supporting staff development and creating an outstanding learning environment for children.

Whether you’re an established Nursery Manager seeking a new challenge or an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager ready to progress, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and managing the day-to-day operation of the nursery.
• Ensuring high standards of childcare and education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Maintaining compliance with Ofsted requirements, safeguarding legislation and nursery policies.
• Leading, motivating and developing the nursery team.
• Overseeing staff recruitment, supervision, training and performance.
• Supporting the delivery of engaging, inclusive and stimulating learning experiences.
• Building strong relationships with parents, carers and external professionals.
• Monitoring nursery occupancy, staffing ratios and operational performance.
• Managing budgets, resources and nursery administration.
• Maintaining effective safeguarding, health and safety and safer recruitment procedures.
• Driving continuous improvement and maintaining high standards across the setting.

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this Nursery Manager vacancy in Brislington, you should have:

• A recognised Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years as a minimum.
• Previous experience in nursery management or a senior Early Years leadership position.
• A strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.i>
• Experience supporting, mentoring and developing nursery staff.
• Confidence managing staffing, operational standards and parent relationships.
• A genuine passion for delivering high-quality Early Years education.

A Level 5 qualification or relevant leadership qualification would be advantageous, but is not essential unless required by the employer.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary up to £46,000 per annum**, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a nursery team.
• Professional development and leadership training opportunities.
• The opportunity to influence nursery standards and children’s learning experiences.
• Support throughout the recruitment and interview process.

Additional employment benefits and working hours will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

Why Apply Through Early Years Academy?

Early Years Academy specialises in Early Years and Education recruitment, helping experienced Nursery Managers, Deputy Managers and Early Years professionals find suitable career opportunities.

Our recruitment team supports candidates throughout the application process and helps match experienced leaders with nursery settings that suit their skills and ambitions.

Early Years Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointment will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and verification of qualifications.

We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.