Nursery Manager: Lead Inspiring EYFS Team

Fennies-Day-Nurseries; West Wickham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £65k

Annual bonus up to £6k

Childcare discount 75%

25 days holiday

Free daily meals

Leadership development

Central support team

Job summary

Fennies is seeking a Nursery Manager in the United Kingdom to lead a team delivering outstanding early years education. You will drive EYFS standards, nurture staff development and ensure safeguarding compliance across the nursery.

You will work to inspire families and the local community, maintaining high-quality care and innovative practice while supporting educators to grow and succeed within a family-owned group.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of EYFS, Birth to 5 Matters and child development.
• Experience leading teams in an early years setting.
• Track record of delivering high standards of care and education.
• Experience of strong practice as a Key Person and in safeguarding policies.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of early years professionals to deliver exceptional care and education.
• Drive high standards across EYFS practice and the Fennies 4D curriculum.
• Maintain safeguarding and compliance at all times.
• Build strong relationships with families and the local community.
• Create a culture where educators feel supported, developed and empowered.
• Lead continuous improvement across quality, occupancy and team engagement.
• Prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspection and maintain exceptional standards.
• Champion Fennies’ mission to deliver inspiring early education.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Team leadership

High standards of care

Key Person practice

Leadership & communication

GCSE Maths & English

Education

GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above)

Job description

Fennies is seeking a Nursery Manager in the United Kingdom to lead a team delivering outstanding early years education. You will drive EYFS standards, nurture staff development and ensure safeguarding compliance across the nursery.

You will work to inspire families and the local community, maintaining high-quality care and innovative practice while supporting educators to grow and succeed within a family-owned group.