Nursery Manager Maternity Cover - DA11 - Up to £40,00 DOE

Tinies; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Gravesend is seeking a Nursery Manager for maternity cover, offering a salary of up to £40,000. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in leadership roles within childcare settings, focusing on team development and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

Staff events

Uniform provided

Additional day off for your birthday

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification required.
• Experience in an Early Years leadership role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursery teams to deliver outstanding care.
• Drive employee engagement and retention.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead overseeing policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Decision Making

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

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Nursery Manager Maternity Cover - DA11 - Up to £40,000 DOE, Gravesend

Location: Gravesend, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a96e89b81fc1

Job Views: 16

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

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Job description

Nursery Manager Maternity Cover - DA11 - Up to £40,000 DOE

This lovely nursery is looking for a maternity cover manager for their setting! Located in two Victorian townhouses in Gravesend, this setting is warm and welcoming, close to transport links, with parking available. It is part of a group of nurseries across England, aiming to be the preferred choice for families and educators. Their values focus on creating a supportive environment where teams and children thrive, emphasizing praise, teamwork, and growth.

Benefits:

• Salary up to £40,000 per year
• Staff events
• Uniform provided
• Additional day off for your birthday after a length of service

Requirements:

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
• Experience in an Early Years leadership role (Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, or similar)
• Experience with regulatory inspections
• Proven ability to develop high-performance teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver quality pedagogy and service excellence
• Confident decision-maker, capable of supporting change and understanding the business and service relationship in a regulated setting
• Strong knowledge of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and legislative requirements for working with children
• Ability to build trust and strong relationships with colleagues, parents, and external partners

Responsibilities:

• Lead nursery teams to deliver outstanding care
• Drive employee engagement, retention, and performance
• Collaborate with Recruitment and HR to ensure full staffing and diversity
• Mentor staff to ensure high-quality practice, including children with special needs
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, overseeing safeguarding policies and practices
• Identify and develop high-performing practitioners and leaders
• Work with regional and operational teams to implement commercial strategies for growth
• Manage nursery performance to meet financial targets and optimize revenue and costs
• Engage with local authorities to support practice and compliance