Nursery Manager Sleaford - Job vacancy

Clarence House Day Nurseries Ltd; Quarrington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Training & development

Free uniform

Free lunches

Childcare discount

Staff parties

Pension scheme

Job summary

Clarence House Day Nurseries Ltd is seeking a skilled Nursery Manager for our Spalding team. You will lead a small staff, maintain high care and education standards, and ensure compliance across the setting.

Working 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, year round, the salary starts from £36,000 depending on experience. You will be supported by an Operations Manager and central admin team in a warm, family‑friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification held for at least 3 years.
• Experience as Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager.
• Minimum of 4 years of nursery experience.
• Strong organisational, delegation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the staff team, including recruitment and training.
• Ensure high standards of care, education and compliance.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and policies.
• Manage budgets and occupancy levels.
• Maintain parent liaison programme and family relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Team management

Parent liaison

Education

Level 3 Early Years

Job description

Clarence House Day Nurseries is a well-established group of 15 nurseries and preschools across East Anglia and the East Midlands.

About Sleaford Nursery

Clarence House Sleaford is a small, friendly nursery with a genuinely homely feel, where staff get to know every child and family well. Long-standing, qualified team members work in spacious, purpose-designed rooms with secure outdoor gardens, and take pride in offering child-led, curiosity-inspired learning in a warm and supportive setting. It's a lovely place to build a career, with the chance to make a real difference in a close-knit team.

What are we looking for

We're looking for a highly skilled Nursery Manager to lead our Spalding team. You'll work closely with our Operations Manager and central admin team, who provide day-to-day support so you can focus on your setting and your staff.

As Nursery Manager, you'll provide professional leadership to a small team, manage the day-to-day running of the preschool, and ensure the highest standards of care, education and compliance — in a setting small enough that you'll know every family personally.

You will be working 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, all year round, and your rate of pay will be from £36,000, depending on experience.

You need:

• A full and relevant Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification, held for at least 3 years
• Previous experience in a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager role, ready to take the next step
• Minimum of 4 years of occupational experience in a nursery setting
• A proactive, can-do attitude with strong organisational and delegation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional childcare

Duties and responsibilities:

• Achieve and maintain high standards of care and education
• Lead and manage the staff team, including recruitment, retention, training and day-to-day support
• Ensure all policies, procedures and curricula are implemented and adhered to
• Manage budgets and occupancy levels
• Build strong relationships with parents through an effective parent liaison programme

What can you expect from us:

• Competitive salary
• Performance-related bonus
• Ongoing training and development
• Free uniform and free lunches
• Discounted childcare
• Free staff Christmas and summer parties
• Attendance rewards and aChristmas present
• Pension contribution scheme

Safeguarding is extremely important to us; we will pay for you to have an enhanced DBS check, and we'll fully supervise all employees until a clear DBS check is received.