Nursery Manager — Lead Early Years Team & Standards

JEM Childcare Solutions Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Employee Discounted Childcare

Birthday Off

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexibility to work around life

Job summary

JEM Childcare Solutions Limited in Northampton is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead a busy nursery, delivering high-quality care and learning to children in our community. The role requires a strong background in early years, leadership, budgeting, and Ofsted readiness, with a focus on safeguarding and EYFS compliance.

The position is on-site, a 40-hour week, in the heart of Northampton, offering a salary of around £44k plus benefits and a supportive team environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Level 3 or above Early Years / Childcare qualification (full and relevant)
• Minimum 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

Skills

Team leadership

Staff development

Communication with families

Budget management

Education

Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification

Job description

JEM Childcare Solutions Limited in Northampton is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead a busy nursery, delivering high-quality care and learning to children in our community. The role requires a strong background in early years, leadership, budgeting, and Ofsted readiness, with a focus on safeguarding and EYFS compliance.

The position is on-site, a 40-hour week, in the heart of Northampton, offering a salary of around £44k plus benefits and a supportive team environment for professional growth.