Nursery Manager: Lead, Inspire & Thrive

Chichester College; Washington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lead a well-established nursery

Supportive leadership team

Professional development

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

First Steps is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead our nursery with passion, purpose and commitment to excellence. You will drive safeguarding, educational quality and staff development, guiding the team to deliver exceptional care and a RECIPE-based curriculum that nurtures curiosity and resilience.

You will shape day-to-day operations and lead a high-performing team, ensuring strong partnerships with families and the senior leadership group while upholding our values of kindness,

Qualifications

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification is required.
• Proven leadership experience in an early years setting.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the nursery.
• Drive excellence in teaching, learning, safeguarding and compliance.
• Develop and inspire a high-performing team through effective leadership and support.
• Ensure children receive exceptional care and education through our RECIPE curriculum and values-led approach.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Curriculum delivery

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

First Steps is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead our nursery with passion, purpose and commitment to excellence. You will drive safeguarding, educational quality and staff development, guiding the team to deliver exceptional care and a RECIPE-based curriculum that nurtures curiosity and resilience.

You will shape day-to-day operations and lead a high-performing team, ensuring strong partnerships with families and the senior leadership group while upholding our values of kindness,