Regional Nursery Leader - Multi-Site, EYFS & Safeguarding

St. George's Nursery; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Recommend-a-Friend

Travel expenses reimbursed

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Wellbeing day

Counselling support

Pension scheme

Training and career progression

Childcare discounts

Team events and awards

Free on-site parking

Job summary

St George's Nursery is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead and support our East Midlands settings, ensuring outstanding care and safeguarding standards. You will mentor staff, drive EYFS compliance, and contribute to Ofsted readiness.

The role is fixed-term, full-time (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday), with a salary up to £40,000 and benefits designed to reward leadership and professional growth across our group.

Qualifications

• Experience as Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager.
• Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 5 preferred).
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted expectations.
• Willingness to travel across the East Midlands.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursery settings in the absence of Nursery Managers across the group.
• Support teams to maintain outstanding care, safeguarding and EYFS standards.
• Assist with Ofsted readiness, audits, recruitment and staff development.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and nursery teams.
• Support operational improvements and maintain consistency across settings.
• Act as a role model for St George’s values, culture and high-quality practice.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Ofsted standards

Recruitment

Staff development

Travel across settings

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Level 5 Early Years qualification (preferred)

Job description

St George's Nursery is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead and support our East Midlands settings, ensuring outstanding care and safeguarding standards. You will mentor staff, drive EYFS compliance, and contribute to Ofsted readiness.

The role is fixed-term, full-time (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday), with a salary up to £40,000 and benefits designed to reward leadership and professional growth across our group.