Nursery Manager: Lead EYFS, Drive Excellence & Growth

Randstad UK; Bradford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

CPD and leadership training

Company pension

Job summary

Randstad UK is seeking an inspirational Private Nursery Manager in Bradford to lead a warm, inclusive setting where children can flourish and families feel welcomed. You will inspire a team of room leaders and early years practitioners, champion high standards, and embed purposeful play across the curriculum.

In this permanent, full‑time role you will drive EYFS delivery, safeguarding, Ofsted readiness, and community partnerships while overseeing occupancy, fee structures, rotas, and budgets in

Qualifications

• Minimum Full and Relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one) and full right to work in the UK.
• Experience as Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager within a private day nursery.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, mentor, and motivate a team of room leaders and practitioners.
• Lead curriculum implementation, track child progress, and uphold safeguarding and health & safety protocols.
• Maintain Ofsted readiness through audits and statutory compliance.
• Act as the primary ambassador for the nursery and manage parent communication.
• Manage nursery occupancy, fee structures, staffing rotas, and budgets with the owners.

Skills

Leadership & people management

EYFS knowledge

Ofsted readiness

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Level 5/6 or EYITT / BA Hons in Early Childhood Studies desirable

Job description

Randstad UK is seeking an inspirational Private Nursery Manager in Bradford to lead a warm, inclusive setting where children can flourish and families feel welcomed. You will inspire a team of room leaders and early years practitioners, champion high standards, and embed purposeful play across the curriculum.

In this permanent, full‑time role you will drive EYFS delivery, safeguarding, Ofsted readiness, and community partnerships while overseeing occupancy, fee structures, rotas, and budgets in