Nursery Manager - Maternity Cover

Tinies; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery seeks a Nursery Manager for maternity cover in St Neots, focusing on high standards of care and education for children. The role involves managing nursery operations, compliance, and building positive relationships with parents and staff, offering competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Company pension

Annual leave starting at 27 days

Paid birthday day off

Discounted nursery fees

Exceptional learning & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential.
• Sound knowledge of statutory framework for the EYFS.
• Experience in a management position is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the nursery and quality of care.
• Ensure compliance with statutory framework for the EYFS.
• Promote positive relationships with staff and parents.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Child Development

Education

Level 3 in Childcare qualification

Level 5 qualification in Childcare and/or Management and Leadership

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Posted:

22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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Job description

This fantasic Day Nursery are 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 6months-4 years. This role is working 40 hours per week, various shifts patterns between the opening and closing times of the nursery 8:00am-18:00pm. This nursery is open all year round only closing on bank holidays and between Christmas and new year therefore is not a term time only role. You will need to have 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 that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met throughout the nursery.
* Ensure that company policies and procedures are embedded, applied and adhered to by all.
* Facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies and implement any recommendations.
* Embed effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff.
* Ensure that all children receive stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources which are appropriate to their age and stage of development.
* Promote a culture of self-evaluation and reflective practice throughout the nursery.
* Manage any complaints or concerns raised in a thorough and timely manner and inform senior management.
* Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file.
* Participate in all activities related to nursery publications, advertising, public relations, the web site, and other marketing activities designed to promote the nursery.
* 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 of working in Early Years - Essential
* Sound knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential
* Over 1 year's experience of 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 on top of 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.