Nursery Manager (Term Time Only)

The Old Station Nursery Group; Stratford-upon-Avon; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free childcare for the first month

52% discount on childcare

Discretionary annual bonus

33 days holiday incl bank holidays and

Birthday off

Mental Health workshops

The National College training

Perkbox discounts

Long-service awards

Volunteer day

Résumé du poste

The Old Station Nursery Bridgetown is seeking a proactive Nursery Manager in Stratford-upon-Avon to lead daily operations, inspire a dedicated team, and deliver high-quality care and education aligned with EYFS. This role focuses on fostering a warm, safe, and engaging learning environment for children and families.

You will oversee staffing, budgets, safety, and regulatory compliance while supporting professional development and uphold the group’s ethos and standards across the site.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• Proven leadership experience in childcare.
• Knowledge of EYFS framework and best practices.

Responsabilités

• Lead, manage, and inspire your nursery team to deliver high-quality care and education with pride and energy.
• Create a nurturing and stimulating environment that supports children’s all-round development and meets individual needs.
• Build positive relationships with families, colleagues, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for children.
• Oversee nursery operations, including staff schedules, budgets, health and safety, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Act as a mentor, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and supporting the professional development of your team.
• Promote the ethos and values of The Old Station Nursery, ensuring they are deeply embedded in daily practice.
• Take responsibility for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety across the nursery.
• Confidently lead inspections and maintain accurate records to ensure compliance with the EYFS framework and Ofsted standards.

Connaissances

Leadership

Team management

EYFS knowledge

Communication

Formation

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Description du poste

Join Our Team as a Nursery Manager!

Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact on children’s lives? At Bridgetown, we’re seeking a passionate Nursery Manager to guide our team and deliver exceptional care and education. This is your opportunity to lead with pride, foster a nurturing environment, and create brighter futures for children, families, and your team.

To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.The ideal candidate will have proven experience in an Early Years leadership role, ideally as a Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, or in a comparable position.

Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We know our people make all the difference, so here’s how we make a difference for you:

• Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
• Discretionary Annual Bonus:An additional performance-based reward, given at the company’s discretion, to recognise great work and team contribution.
• Holiday and Celebrations: 33days of holiday (inclusive of national bank holidays and the Christmas closure week), plus your birthday off!
• Self-Space Mental Health Workshops: Short, practical sessions that help managers identify mental health concerns and confidently support their teams.
• Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses
• Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts and wellbeing tools.
• Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.
• Volunteer Day:1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.

Pay: Competitive Salary, based on experience.
Working Hours:Monday to Friday - 38 Hours Per Week - 4 x 8am-6pm shifts - (THIS ROLE CAN BE ALL YEAR ROUND FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WHO WOULD LIKE TO CROSS-COVER SITES DURING TERM TIME)
Location:The Old Station Nursery Bridgetown, Bridgetown Primary School,Byron Road,Stratford-upon-Avon,Warwickshire,CV37 7JP

What being a Nursery Manager involves

As a Nursery Manager, you’ll:

• Lead, manage, and inspire your nursery team to deliver high-quality care and education with pride and energy.
• Create a nurturing and stimulating environment that supports children’s all-round development and meets individual needs.
• Build positive relationships with families, colleagues, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for children.
• Oversee nursery operations, including staff schedules, budgets, health and safety, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Act as a mentor, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and supporting the professional development of your team.
• Promote the ethos and values of The Old Station Nursery, ensuring they are deeply embedded in daily practice.
• Take responsibility for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety across the nursery.
• Confidently lead inspections and maintain accurate records to ensure compliance with the EYFS framework and Ofsted standards.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• Proven experience in managing and inspiring teams within a childcare setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the EYFS framework and best practices in early years education.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor, motivate, and drive a team towards excellence.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills to build positive partnerships with families and staff.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for creating brighter futures for children.

About our Nursery

Bridgetown pre-school provides a spacious and welcoming environment enriched with natural resources for children to explore freely throughout the day. Our children enjoy the freedom to move between indoor and outdoor spaces including our on site Forest School area, with a pond and camp fire facilities. At Bridgetown Pre-School we to get out and explore. From wildlife walks to going to meet the Stratford-Upon-Avon Fire Station and Police Department, we like to be busy and active in the community. We also hold yearly events, such as our sports day, fete and on occasion hold cake sales for local charities. Conveniently situated on Byron Road, within the grounds of Bridgetown Primary School and just a short stroll from the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon. Ample parking is available along the road outside the school.

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.

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