Nursery Manager: Lead Early Years Team in Southam

Zest Education; Southam CP; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Zest Education in Southam is seeking a confident Nursery Manager for a full-time role to lead daily operations, maintain high standards and ensure a safe, nurturing environment for children.

You will guide staff through routines, uphold safeguarding and EYFS compliance, build strong relationships with families and external agencies, and drive continuous improvement across the setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified Nursery Manager with relevant early years credentials.
• Strong leadership experience in an early years setting.
• Confident safeguarding knowledge and EYFS understanding.
• Clear communication and organised management style.
• Full-time availability.
• Interest in Southam-based roles.

Responsibilities

• Nursery leadership maintaining high standards and routines.
• Staff management including supervision, coaching and performance support.
• Safeguarding oversight with full compliance and clear reporting.
• EYFS curriculum planning that promotes learning, independence and early development.
• Operational management including health and safety, ratios and daily organisation.
• Strong communication with families, external agencies and senior leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Safeguarding

EYFS knowledge

Communication

Education

Early years credentials

Job description

Zest Education in Southam is seeking a confident Nursery Manager for a full-time role to lead daily operations, maintain high standards and ensure a safe, nurturing environment for children.

You will guide staff through routines, uphold safeguarding and EYFS compliance, build strong relationships with families and external agencies, and drive continuous improvement across the setting.