Nursery Manager: Lead Early Years Excellence | Flexible Hours

JEM Childcare Solutions Limited; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Employee Discounted Childcare and 가족 혜

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexibility to work around your life

Recognition and rewards to say thank

Job summary

JEM Childcare Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager in Hitchin to lead a well-established setting. You will drive high standards of care and education, supporting staff, families, and children across daily operations.

Ideal candidates show a strong EYFS background, have managed nursery teams and budgets, and are capable of guiding Ofsted readiness while delivering outstanding outcomes for children.

Qualifications

• Level 3+ Early Years / Childcare qualification.
• 4+ years’ experience in early years, including 2 years in a management or team-leading role.
• Experience leading or supporting Ofsted inspections.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and health & safety practices.
• Experience managing nursery teams, occupancy, and budgets.
• Deliver high-quality care and learning while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the nursery to maintain high standards of care and education.
• Oversee daily operations, occupancy, and budget management.
• Prepare for Ofsted inspections and support staff through quality improvements.
• Develop and mentor team to deliver outstanding outcomes for children.

Skills

Team leadership

EYFS knowledge

Budget management

OFSTED readiness

Education

Level 3+ Early Years/Childcare qualification

Job description

JEM Childcare Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager in Hitchin to lead a well-established setting. You will drive high standards of care and education, supporting staff, families, and children across daily operations.

Ideal candidates show a strong EYFS background, have managed nursery teams and budgets, and are capable of guiding Ofsted readiness while delivering outstanding outcomes for children.