Nursery Manager - Maternity Cover

Tinies; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established nursery is seeking a Nursery Manager for Maternity Cover in St. Neots. The role involves managing nursery operations, ensuring compliance with EYFS standards, and providing high-quality care and education for children aged 6 months to 4 years. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 childcare qualification, bring over a year of experience in Early Years, and demonstrate strong leadership skills. Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience, with benefits including annual leave starting at 27 days and discounted nursery fees.

Benefits

Company events

Company pension

Employee discount

Annual leave starting at 27 days

Discounted nursery fees

Access to a discount/perks platform

Exceptional learning & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential.
• Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential.
• Sound knowledge of statutory framework for EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with statutory framework for EYFS throughout the nursery.
• Manage daily operations and positive relationships with staff and parents.
• Facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies and implement recommendations.

Skills

Compliance with EYFS

Staff Management

Communication

Education

Level 3 Childcare Qualification

Level 5 in Childcare or Management

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St Neots, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

19.08.2025

Expiry Date:

03.10.2025

Job Description:

Job description

This fantastic Day Nursery is looking for a Nursery Manager - Maternity Cover to join their nurturing nursery. Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you interested in a supporting role? Look no further!

As Nursery Manager, you will need to provide the highest standard of compliance, care, and education for children and effectively manage daily operations of the nursery, including positive partnerships with staff and parents.

The nursery is an Outstanding (Ofsted) setting with a capacity of 89 children from 6 months to 4 years. This role is working 40 hours per week, with various shift patterns between the opening and closing times of the nursery, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. The nursery is open all year round, only closing on bank holidays and between Christmas and New Year, so it is not a term-time-only role. You will need a full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification and leadership experience. Salary is competitive based on qualifications and experience.

The nursery is based in the centre of Witham town, close to the train station.

Duties include:

• Understand and ensure compliance with the statutory framework for the EYFS throughout the nursery.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are embedded, applied, and adhered to by all.
• Facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies and implement recommendations.
• Embed effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff.
• Ensure all children receive stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources appropriate to their age and stage of development.
• Promote a culture of self-evaluation and reflective practice throughout the nursery.
• Manage complaints or concerns thoroughly and promptly, informing senior management.
• Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on the EyMan system and on file.
• Participate in activities related to nursery publications, advertising, public relations, the website, and other marketing efforts.
• Promote positive relations with an approachable manner and time to listen to your team.

Requirements:

• Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential
• Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential
• Sound knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential
• Over 1 year's experience working in a management position - Desirable
• Level 5 qualification in Childcare and/or Management and Leadership - Desirable
• Experience of successfully passing an Ofsted inspection to good or outstanding - Desirable

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Annual leave starting at 27 days, plus a paid birthday day off and bank holidays
• Discounted nursery fees for all our teams, friends, and family
• Access to a discount/perks platform
• Exceptional learning & development opportunities tailored to you