Nursery Manager – Southam – Full Time

Zest Education; Southam CP; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Zest Education in Southam is seeking a confident Nursery Manager for a full-time role to lead daily operations, maintain high standards and ensure a safe, nurturing environment for children.

You will guide staff through routines, uphold safeguarding and EYFS compliance, build strong relationships with families and external agencies, and drive continuous improvement across the setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified Nursery Manager with relevant early years credentials.
• Strong leadership experience in an early years setting.
• Confident safeguarding knowledge and EYFS understanding.
• Clear communication and organised management style.
• Full-time availability.
• Interest in Southam-based roles.

Responsibilities

• Nursery leadership maintaining high standards and routines.
• Staff management including supervision, coaching and performance support.
• Safeguarding oversight with full compliance and clear reporting.
• EYFS curriculum planning that promotes learning, independence and early development.
• Operational management including health and safety, ratios and daily organisation.
• Strong communication with families, external agencies and senior leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Safeguarding

EYFS knowledge

Communication

Education

Early years credentials

Job description

Nursery Manager – Southam – Full Time

A warm and well‑established nursery in Southam seeks a confident and experienced Nursery Manager for a full‑time role. You lead daily operations with clarity, structure and a strong commitment to high‑quality early years provision. You create a safe, nurturing environment where children feel settled, supported and ready to explore. You guide staff through clear routines, maintain strong safeguarding practice and ensure the nursery meets all EYFS and regulatory standards. You build positive relationships with families, support staff development and drive continuous improvement across the setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Nursery leadership that maintains high standards and consistent routines
• Staff management including supervision, coaching and performance support
• Safeguarding oversight with full compliance and clear reporting
• EYFS curriculum planning that promotes learning, independence and early development
• Operational management including health and safety, ratios and daily organisation
• Strong communication with families, external agencies and senior leaders

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Nursery Manager with relevant early years credentials
• Strong leadership experience within an early years setting
• Confident safeguarding knowledge and EYFS understanding
• Clear communication and a supportive, organised management style
• Full‑time availability
• Interest in Southam‑based early years roles

Why Choose Zest

Zest listens carefully to your experience and matches you with roles that genuinely suit your strengths. The team provides clear communication, ongoing support and a smooth onboarding process. You feel valued, prepared and confident as you step into a leadership role within a Southam nursery