Nursery Manager: Lead Brand-New Setting & Team

Banana Moon Day Nurseries; Royston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly Award Ceremony

Professional Development

Discounted Childcare

On-site Parking

Employee of the Month

Wellbeing Champion

Banana Moon Curriculum

Competitive Salary

Employee Referral Program

Franchise Events

Biometric Entry System

Wellbeing - EAP

Birthday Leave

Job summary

Banana Moon Day Nursery Royston opens a brand new setting in October 2026. We seek an exceptional Nursery Manager to lead operations, deliver outstanding care and education, and build a positive team and community.

You will implement policy, recruit and onboard staff, embed our Banana Moon Curriculum, and uphold EYFS standards while maintaining health and safety for children and colleagues. The role is full-time, 40 hours, with a competitive salary and strong development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Level 3+ EY Qualification required
• DBS Enhanced Disclosure required
• Paediatric First Aid training (12h)
• Safeguarding training
• Minimum 2 years management experience
• Strong knowledge of EYFS framework and regulations
• Proven history of achieving Good/Outstanding in nursery settings
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Full-time role (40 hours) 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 local reputation, admin tasks and staff deployment
• Embed the Banana Moon Curriculum
• Lead nursery operations and oversee onboarding of team members
• Build strong relationships with families and maintain open communication
• Ensure health, safety and well-being of all staff and children

Skills

Leadership

Management

Communication

Staff onboarding

Regulatory knowledge

Staff deployment

Relationship building

Education

Level 3+ EY Qualification

DBS Enhanced Disclosure

Paediatric First Aid (12h)

Safeguarding Training

Minimum 2 years management experience

EYFS framework knowledge

Track record of Good/Outstanding

Job description

Banana Moon Day Nursery Royston opens a brand new setting in October 2026. We seek an exceptional Nursery Manager to lead operations, deliver outstanding care and education, and build a positive team and community.

You will implement policy, recruit and onboard staff, embed our Banana Moon Curriculum, and uphold EYFS standards while maintaining health and safety for children and colleagues. The role is full-time, 40 hours, with a competitive salary and strong development opportunities.