Nursery Manager: Lead, Develop & Grow Your EYFS Team

St. George's Nursery; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Recommend a Friend bonus

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Wellbeing day

Childcare discounts

Counselling support

Pension contribution

Training & progression

Free on-site parking

Team socials & awards evening

Job summary

St George’s Nursery is seeking an experienced manager to lead the day-to-day running of the nursery in the East Midlands. You will inspire, support and develop your team while maintaining high standards of safeguarding, care and EYFS practice.

This fixed-term maternity-cover role is full-time (40 hours, Monday to Friday, 7:30am–6:00pm) with a salary up to £44,000 per annum plus annual reviews and bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• At least two years’ early years or other suitable experience.
• Experience leading and motivating a nursery team.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A positive, professional and family-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Inspire, support and develop your team.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, care and EYFS practice.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Support nursery occupancy and growth.
• Create a positive environment where children and staff thrive.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Communication

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Job description

St George’s Nursery is seeking an experienced manager to lead the day-to-day running of the nursery in the East Midlands. You will inspire, support and develop your team while maintaining high standards of safeguarding, care and EYFS practice.

This fixed-term maternity-cover role is full-time (40 hours, Monday to Friday, 7:30am–6:00pm) with a salary up to £44,000 per annum plus annual reviews and bonus opportunities.