Nursery Manager: Lead, Develop & Inspire Teams

St. George's Nursery; Leicester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Recommend a Friend scheme

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Wellbeing Day

Childcare discounts

Wellbeing and counselling support

Pension contribution scheme

Training and career progression

Free on-site parking

Team socials and awards evening

Join an Award-Winning Nursery Group

Job summary

St. George's Nursery is seeking an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager to lead our Bobblewood Nursery in Thurnby. The role focuses on running the day-to-day operations, safeguarding, EYFS practice and staff development in a warm, family-friendly setting.

You will inspire and manage a team, maintain high standards, build strong relationships with families, and drive occupancy and growth in a supportive environment with ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading and motivating a nursery team.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• 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

Communication skills

Relationship building

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Job description

St. George's Nursery is seeking an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager to lead our Bobblewood Nursery in Thurnby. The role focuses on running the day-to-day operations, safeguarding, EYFS practice and staff development in a warm, family-friendly setting.

You will inspire and manage a team, maintain high standards, build strong relationships with families, and drive occupancy and growth in a supportive environment with ongoing training.