Nursery Manager - Lead a caring, high-performance team

Family First Nursery Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus scheme up to £3,000

75% childcare discount

27 days annual leave

Progression opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Refer a friend bonus up to £750

Well-resourced nursery

Job summary

Family First Group’s Coton Day Nursery in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead the day-to-day running and maintain high standards across the setting. You will lead, motivate and develop the team, ensure EYFS and safeguarding compliance, build strong parent partnerships and drive occupancy.

This permanent, full-time role offers £40,170 per year (dependent on experience) plus a quarterly bonus scheme worth up to £3,000; 27 days leave plus bank holidays, and genuine

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Previous Nursery Management experience.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding.
• Experience leading teams within Early Years.
• Passion for delivering high-quality childcare and education.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the nursery team.
• Ensure EYFS and safeguarding compliance across the setting.
• Build strong partnerships with parents and carers.
• Drive occupancy and overall nursery performance.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Team development

Childcare passion

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Family First Group’s Coton Day Nursery in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead the day-to-day running and maintain high standards across the setting. You will lead, motivate and develop the team, ensure EYFS and safeguarding compliance, build strong parent partnerships and drive occupancy.

This permanent, full-time role offers £40,170 per year (dependent on experience) plus a quarterly bonus scheme worth up to £3,000; 27 days leave plus bank holidays, and genuine