Private Nursery Manager

About Early Years Ltd.; Bradford; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Annual leave + bank holidays

CPD & leadership training

Company pension

Wellbeing support

Job summary

About Early Years Ltd. in Bradford is seeking a Private Nursery Manager to lead day‑to‑day operations with a strong emphasis on pedagogy and staff development. This is a full‑time, permanent role with direct employment by the nursery.

You will drive a high‑quality EYFS delivery, ensure safeguarding standards, and maintain outstanding care. You will manage occupancy, fees, staffing rotas, and budgets in collaboration with the owners while nurturing close relationships with parents and the

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading nursery teams and managing staff development.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements.
• Experience with Ofsted readiness and quality audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of room leaders and practitioners; conduct regular supervisions.
• Drive EYFS curriculum delivery, track child progress, and safeguard compliance.
• Maintain Ofsted readiness and implement internal quality audits for excellence.
• Act as main ambassador to parents and the local community, promoting engagement.
• Oversee occupancy, fee structures, rotas, and budgets with owners.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Level 5/6 Early Years qualification desirable

Early Years Initial Teacher Status / BA Hons in Early Childhood Studies desirable

Job description

Are you an inspirational early years leader looking to make a lasting impact on children's development? Do you excel at nurturing staff, driving pedagogical excellence, and maintaining outstanding care standards? Ready to step into a leadership role where you truly have the autonomy to shape a setting's future?

Job Title: Private Nursery Manager

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (Directly employed with the nursery)

Salary: Competitive, negotiable depending on experience (£34,000 - £42,000+ per annum depending on experience)

Key Responsibilities:

Randstad Education are assisting a privately owned day nursery in Bradford in appointing a Nursery Manager. The Nursery is dedicated to providing a warm, stimulating, and inclusive environment where every child can flourish. As an independent setting they pride themselves on close community relationships, exceptional staff-to-child ratios, and a curriculum built around learning through purposeful play.

The Role

• Leadership & People Management: Recruit, mentor, and motivate a passionate team of room leaders and early years practitioners; conduct regular supervisions and appraisals.
• EYFS & Care Quality: Lead curriculum implementation, track child progress, and uphold exemplary safeguarding and health & safety protocols.
• Ofsted Readiness: Maintain continuous compliance with statutory frameworks and drive internal quality audits to achieve and sustain an Outstanding rating.
• Parent & Community Partnership: Act as the primary ambassador for the nursery, ensuring transparent communication, high parent satisfaction, and a welcoming atmosphere.
• Operational & Commercial Performance: Manage nursery occupancy, fee structures, staffing rotas, and budgets in collaboration with the owners.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: Minimum Full and Relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 5, Level 6, or Early Years Initial Teacher Status / BA Hons in Early Childhood Studies highly desirable).
• Experience: Proven experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager within a high-standard private day nursery setting.
• Expertise: Comprehensive working knowledge of the revised EYFS framework, Ofsted inspection expectations, and local safeguarding procedures.
• Skills: Excellent leadership presence, strong organisational abilities, commercial awareness, and empathetic communication skills.
• Compliance: Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one) and full right to work in the UK.

What We Offer

• Permanent contract with direct employment and long-term job security
• Generous annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)
• Funded continuous professional development (CPD) and specialised leadership training
• Company pension scheme and well being support programme

As a Nursery Manager, you will hold overall operational, educational, and commercial responsibility for the day-to-day running of the setting. Leading from the front, you will inspire their practitioner team and foster strong relationships with parents. You will ensure the learning environment exceeds standard Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) outcomes.