Nursery Manager: Lead a Brand-New Setting

Banana Moon Day Nurseries; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous Professional Development

Discounted Childcare

On-site Parking

Employee of the Month

On-site Wellbeing Champion

Banana Moon curriculum

Competitive salary

Job summary

Banana Moon Day Nursery in Balsall Common is opening a brand new setting and seeks an exceptional Nursery Manager to lead the team and deliver high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5.

You will oversee operations, implement the Banana Moon Curriculum, recruit and onboard staff, and build strong relationships with families and the local community. A strong EYFS background and proven leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• A full and relevant Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years/EYFS as defined by the Department for Education.
• DBS enhanced disclosure within the child workforce sector.
• Paediatric 12-hour First Aid certificate.
• Safeguarding training and qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years management experience.
• Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework and statutory requirements.
• Proven history of achieving a 'good' or 'outstanding' grading (or expected grading or above).
• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full-time (40 hours) between 7:30am–6:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage day-to-day nursery operations, including building a positive reputation, admin tasks and staff deployment.
• Embed the Banana Moon Curriculum.
• Lead nursery operations, including team onboarding.
• Build strong relationships with families, fostering open communication and supporting child development milestones.
• Ensure the health, safety and well-being of all staff and children in the nursery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff management

DBS check

First Aid

Safeguarding

Management experience

Education

Level 3 EYFS qualification

Job description

Banana Moon Day Nursery in Balsall Common is opening a brand new setting and seeks an exceptional Nursery Manager to lead the team and deliver high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5.

You will oversee operations, implement the Banana Moon Curriculum, recruit and onboard staff, and build strong relationships with families and the local community. A strong EYFS background and proven leadership are essential.