Nursery Manager. Job in Brentwood Education & Training Jobs

Toots Day Nursery Group; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery provider in Brentwood is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead their team. In this role, you will inspire staff and ensure that every child thrives in a safe environment. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience in early years, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of child development. Attractive salary and benefits include a bonus scheme and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme

Opportunities for CPD

Additional annual leave days

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a nursery or early years setting.
• A deep understanding of child development and early years frameworks.
• A coaching mindset and a passion for team development.
• Confidence in safeguarding, compliance, and inspection readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursery with heart and vision.
• Empower your team through coaching and support.
• Champion curriculum delivery across all rooms.
• Uphold safeguarding and health & safety legislation.

Skills

Proven leadership experience in a nursery

Deep understanding of child development

Excellent communication skills

Coaching mindset

Job description

Location: Tiny Treasures Day Nursery

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:30am-- 6.30pm

Capacity: Up to 60 children across Baby, Toddler, and Pre-School Rooms

Job Description:

At Tiny Treasures, we believe every child is unique, full of potential, and deserving of the very best start in life. With three vibrant rooms (Baby Room, Toddler Room, and Pre-School), we care for up to 65 children in a warm, welcoming space rated Good by Ofsted. We're open 7:30am-6:30pm, Monday to Friday, and we're proud of our nurturing ethos, strong parent partnerships, and commitment to high-quality early years education.

Overview

We're looking for a confident, compassionate, and experienced Nursery Manager to lead our Tiny Treasures team. You'll be the heartbeat of the nursery inspiring staff, championing curriculum excellence, and ensuring every child thrives in a safe, stimulating environment.

This is more than a management role it's a chance to shape practice, build relationships, and lead with purpose.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursery with heart and vision - ensuring smooth daily operations and a joyful, child-centered atmosphere
• Empower your team - coach, motivate, and support staff to deliver outstanding care and education
• Champion curriculum delivery - embed our ethos and frameworks across all rooms, ensuring progression, creativity, and meaningful learning
• Build strong parent partnerships - communicate with warmth and clarity, celebrating children's achievements and supporting families
• Keep children safe and thriving - uphold safeguarding, health & safety, and early years legislation with confidence
• Manage staffing and development - oversee rotas, recruitment, training, and appraisals with fairness and foresight
• Drive playful learning - support teams to plan and deliver engaging activities that spark curiosity and joy
• Handle admin with ease - manage budgets, records, and reporting with accuracy and care
• Foster a positive culture - promote kindness, inclusion, and high standards across the nursery
• Lead continuous improvement - reflect, refine, and raise the bar for quality practice

What You'll Bring

• Proven leadership experience in a nursery or early years setting
• A deep understanding of child development and early years frameworks
• A coaching mindset and a passion for team development
• Excellent communication skills and a warm, professional presence
• Confidence in safeguarding, compliance, and inspection readiness
• A valid driving licence is desirable (for outreach or local networking)

Why Join us?

At Tiny Treasures, you'll be part of a setting that values joy, quality, and connection. We invest in our people, celebrate success, and support you to grow as a leader. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and lead with heart, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary

Competitive

Additional Benefits

Bonus Scheme, Opportunities for CPD and additional annual leave days.

Tiny Treasures Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and robust safer recruitment processes.