Nursery Manager - Lead & Shape Outstanding EYFS Practice

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

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Generous annual leave

CPD & leadership training

Pension & wellbeing program

Job summary

Randstad Education is supporting a privately owned day nursery in Bradford to recruit a Nursery Manager who will drive outstanding care and educational outcomes. You will lead a dedicated team, ensure EYFS delivery, and maintain high standards across safeguarding and health & safety.

The role offers a full-time, permanent contract with autonomy to shape the setting's future, strong leadership development, and opportunities for growth within the Randstad network.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Experience as Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager in a private day nursery.
• Strong knowledge of the revised EYFS framework and Ofsted expectations.
• Enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of room leaders and practitioners.
• Oversee EYFS curriculum implementation and safeguarding standards.
• Maintain Ofsted readiness and drive internal quality audits for Outstanding rating.
• Manage nursery occupancy, fee structures, staffing rotas and budgets with owners.
• Represent the nursery to parents and the community with clear, welcoming communication.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Randstad Education is supporting a privately owned day nursery in Bradford to recruit a Nursery Manager who will drive outstanding care and educational outcomes. You will lead a dedicated team, ensure EYFS delivery, and maintain high standards across safeguarding and health & safety.

The role offers a full-time, permanent contract with autonomy to shape the setting's future, strong leadership development, and opportunities for growth within the Randstad network.