Nursery Manager: Lead & Elevate Early Years Team

Bright Horizons UK; Reigate; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 100%

Bonus up to £6,000

Enhanced parental leave

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits (GP, early wage)

Career development programme access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Reigate Holmesdale Road nursery is looking for a Nursery Manager to lead a dedicated team and deliver outstanding care and education to all children.

You will act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, oversee day‑to‑day operations, drive staff development, partner with support offices, and implement plans to grow revenue and improve cost efficiency while upholding safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience in Early Years leadership roles (Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager or similar).
• Experience participating in regulatory inspections leading to Good or Outstanding outcomes.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and compliance with wider legislative requirements for working with children.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver outstanding care and education to all children in the setting.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and manage safeguarding policies and day-to-day operations.
• Recruit, nurture and develop high-performing colleagues in partnership with support office teams.
• Identify and implement commercial plans to deliver growth while optimising nursery performance and cost efficiency.

Skills

Leadership experience

Regulatory compliance

Safeguarding knowledge

People development

Decision making

Communication with parents

Strategic planning

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Bright Horizons Reigate Holmesdale Road nursery is looking for a Nursery Manager to lead a dedicated team and deliver outstanding care and education to all children.

You will act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, oversee day‑to‑day operations, drive staff development, partner with support offices, and implement plans to grow revenue and improve cost efficiency while upholding safeguarding standards.