Senior Nursery Manager

Tops Day Nursery Limited; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in the Isle of Wight seeks a Senior Nursery Manager to create a safe and fun learning environment for children. Responsibilities include supervising activities, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding standards. This full-time role offers up to £35,000 per annum plus bonuses and a supportive workplace culture focused on employee wellbeing and career growth.

Benefits

£700 Welcome Bonus

Relocation support up to £3,000

Annual profit-share bonus

Up to 60% childcare discount

30 days paid holiday

Free daily breakfast and lunch

Health & wellbeing support

Travel & parking season ticket loan

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Level 3 Early Years Qualification is required.
• Have a solid knowledge of the EYFS.
• Have a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children and ensure their safety.
• Organize activities such as games, crafts, and educational tasks.
• Conduct interviews for potential applicants put forward by the recruitment department.
• Develop and maintain the nursery budget.
• Prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Budget Management

Safeguarding Knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Senior Nursery Manager

Location: Tops Newport, Isle of Wight, Hampshire

Full Time, Permanent, 40 Hours per week

Up to £35,000 per annum plus £700 welcome bonus or Relocation package

Why Join Tops Day Nurseries?

Since 1990, we've been a leading provider of early education and childcare across South England. We're passionate about sustainability, social responsibility, and shaping future generations and we know that starts with supporting and valuing our people.

As an Employee-Owned Company, you'll be more than an employee, you'll be a co-owner, sharing in our success through annual profit bonuses. With a culture built on respect, open communication, and teamwork, we offer real opportunities to grow your career. From Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeships to Nursery Manager and Early Years Teacher roles.

Recognised as one of the Top 10 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK (2024), we're proud to provide a workplace where you can thrive, feel supported, and make a real difference every day.

"Staff well-being is valued and nurtured achievements are celebrated." - Ofsted, 2024

About Tops Newport

Tops Newport Nursery is a 92 place Day Nursery & Pre-School situated in Isle of Wight, Newport. The nursery runs several extra-curricular activities including Before and after school clubs, Forest School, cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, tooth brushing, football fun and much more!

The Role: Senior Nursery Manager

Do you have Early Years Leadership experience and looking for a fresh new challenge?

Are you ready to start a new term in a new setting and put your own stamp on the nursery?

As a Senior Nursery Manager, you'll help create a safe, educational, and fun environment for the children in our care. You'll supervise children, ensure their safety, and organize activities such as games, crafts, and educational tasks. While some days might be challenging, you'll also laugh, have fun, and make lasting memories with our children during one of the most important development stages of their lives!

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a solid background in effectively managing nursery settings.
• Communicate excellently to engage with children, staff members, and parents.
• Use creative skills and imagination to provide educational activities that ensure children are happy and learning in a rewarding environment.
• Maintain a positive outlook to keep children happy and build an environment where they feel secure and rewarded.
• Conduct interviews for potential applicants put forward by the recruitment department.
• Develop and maintain the nursery budget.
• Arrange marketing materials.
• Monitor the condition of the facility and equipment, organizing maintenance, repairs, and new items as required.
• Update parents and carers about their child's progress and behaviour.
• Answer enquiries about enrolment, payments, and practices.
• Develop and implement an age-appropriate program of annual events and activities.
• Prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspections and follow inspector recommendations.

Key Requirements

• A minimum of a Level 3 Early Years Qualification is required.
• Have a solid knowledge of the EYFS
• Have a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures

Why You\'ll Love Working with Us

We believe hard work deserves real rewards. Here\'s what we offer:

• £700 Welcome Bonus to kick-start your journey with us
• Relocation support of up to £3,000 (T&Cs apply)
• Annual profit-share bonus as part of our employee-owned company
• Up to 60% childcare discount at Tops Day Nurseries
• Flexible working options - including compressed hours, giving you up to 48 extra days off a year
• 30 days paid holiday (including your birthday and a wellbeing day)
• Certified World\'s Happiest Workplace 2025 - where your wellbeing and growth come first
• Free daily breakfast and lunch
• Exclusive discounts & rewards via Blue Light Card and Each Person platform (gyms, cinema, shopping, travel & many more)
• Health & wellbeing support - NHS prescriptions, optical care & dental treatment
• Career development opportunities to grow and progress
• Travel & parking season ticket loan (up to £500 interest-free)

Our Commitment to You

At Tops Day Nurseries, we\'re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Important Safeguarding Information

Because this role involves regulated activity with children, all candidates must:

• Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service. If you don\'t yet have one, you\'ll need to cover the cost.
• Be eligible to work in regulated roles- not on the Children\'s Barred List.
• Have valid Right to Work in the UK
• Successfully complete background and reference checks.

Apply Now

Exciting? We think so! Your journey starts here, so take the first step to become part of Tops Team by clicking apply!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. All candidates will be required to have an enhanced DBS which is on the update service. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks. This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Childrens\' Barred List.