Nursery Manager | Lead Team, Elevate Childcare Quality

Sable Recruitment

Leicester

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 31,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Sable Recruitment is seeking a Nursery Manager for a Leicester setting. The role oversees daily operations, staffing, recruitment, and policy implementation to maintain a high Ofsted rating. A Level 3 childcare qualification and leadership experience are required.

The successful candidate will lead staff development, manage training, and ensure compliance while driving quality and occupancy. The position is full-time and on-site with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

  • Minimum Level 3 in Childcare
  • Minimum of 2 years previous experience as Deputy Manager or above
  • Knowledge of safeguarding
  • Excellent understanding and knowledge of Ofsted standards

Responsibilities

  • Be responsible for all aspects of people management
  • Provide staff with feedback
  • Be responsible for recruitment
  • Ensure staff receive ongoing training and development
  • Maintain consistently high standards across the setting
  • Develop and maintain systems supporting quality standards
  • Ensure the nursery runs to full capacity
  • Cover ratios as required

Skills

People management
Staff training
Recruitment
Ofsted knowledge
Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Childcare

Job description

Sable Recruitment is seeking a Nursery Manager for a Leicester setting. The role oversees daily operations, staffing, recruitment, and policy implementation to maintain a high Ofsted rating. A Level 3 childcare qualification and leadership experience are required.

The successful candidate will lead staff development, manage training, and ensure compliance while driving quality and occupancy. The position is full-time and on-site with a competitive salary and benefits.

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