Nursery Manager: Lead, Develop & Safeguard in Cardiff Bay

Family Adventures Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus scheme

33 days' holiday (including bank ifull

Birthday day off

Staff childcare support

Training and leadership development

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Gym and lifestyle discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Recognition and rewards

Team events

Job summary

Green Giraffe Nursery Cardiff Bay in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager or deputy to lead daily operations and inspire an Early Years team. You will ensure high standards of care, learning and safeguarding while building strong relationships with families and staff.

The role offers a permanent, full-time schedule with a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, and a performance bonus scheme to recognise success. 33 days holiday and birthday leave are among the benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing an Early Years team.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the nursery.
• Inspire, motivate and develop your Early Years team.
• Maintain high standards of care, learning and development.
• Ensure safeguarding and child protection are central to practice.
• Coach and develop leadership and wider nursery colleagues.
• Build strong relationships with families and carers.
• Oversee staffing, deployment and daily operations.

Skills

Leadership experience

People management

Staff development

Safeguarding knowledge

Child development knowledge

Staff rostering

Education

Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification

Job description

Green Giraffe Nursery Cardiff Bay in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager or deputy to lead daily operations and inspire an Early Years team. You will ensure high standards of care, learning and safeguarding while building strong relationships with families and staff.

The role offers a permanent, full-time schedule with a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, and a performance bonus scheme to recognise success. 33 days holiday and birthday leave are among the benefits.