Senior Nursery Manager

Tops Day Nurseries; Newport; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early education provider in Newport is seeking a Senior Nursery Manager to create a safe and educational environment. This role involves supervising children, planning engaging activities, and managing nursery operations. Ideal candidates should hold a Level 3 Early Years Qualification and have leadership experience in early years settings. The position offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits including bonuses and relocation support.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus of £700

Relocation Package up to £3000

Annual Bonus Scheme

Childcare Discount up to 60%

Flexible Working Options

28 days of annual leave plus additional days

Free meals at the nursery

Qualifications

• Experience managing nursery settings.
• Solid knowledge of the EYFS.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children and ensure safety.
• Organize activities like games and crafts.
• Conduct interviews for potential applicants.
• Develop and maintain the nursery budget.
• Prepare for Ofsted inspections.

Skills

Early Years Leadership

Communication

Creative Skills

Positive Outlook

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Senior Nursery Manager

Location: Tops Newport, Isle of Wight, Hampshire

Job type: Full time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum
Contracted Hours: 40 hours per week

“Staff well-being is valued and nurtured. The provider offers staff opportunities to celebrate their achievements and contributions. These include staff nominations on the 'Each Person Scheme' and special award nights to recognise both individual and nursery achievements.” - OFSTED recent feedback

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. Here are some of the fantastic benefits you’ll enjoy as part of our family:

• £700 Welcome Bonus: We’re excited to have you join us and want to start things off with a warm welcome!
• Relocation Package: Receive up to £3000 to help make your move as smooth as possible.
• Annual Bonus Scheme: As an Employee-Owned Company, you’ll share in our success. Each May, you’ll have the opportunity to receive a bonus from our profit shares.
• Childcare Discount: Enjoy up to 60% off childcare within Tops Day Nurseries, making it easier for you to balance work and family life.
• Flexible Working Options: Compressed hours can provide up to 48 extra days off per year. Alternatively, nine days over a two-week period can yield up to 24 additional days off annually, in addition to standard holiday allowance.
• Proud to be a World’s Happiest Workplace: Tops Day Nurseries has been certified as a World’s Happiest Workplace for 2025, recognising our commitment to well-being, career growth, and a positive workplace culture.
• Holiday Allowance: 28 days of annual leave, with 2 extra days for a birthday and a dedicated Wellbeing Day, totaling 30 days off each year.
• Free meals: Free breakfast provided in our nurseries.
• Employee Recognition: Blue Light Card for exclusive discounts and savings.
• Employee Recognition Platform: Access Each Person for gym discounts, Cycle2Work, GP on demand, cinema deals, Diesel Savings Card, and cashback. Used to celebrate Employee of the Month.
• Health and Wellbeing Support: NHS Prescription Charges, Optical Care, and Dental Treatment.
• Career Development: Opportunities for progression.
• Travel and Parking Season Ticket Loan: Borrow up to £500 interest-free.
• Welcome Bonus and Relocation packages are not cumulative.

About the Senior Nursery Manager Role

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

About the Nursery

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 more.

What the Senior Nursery Manager role involves

• Demonstrate a solid background in effectively managing nursery settings.
• Communicate excellently to engage with children, staff, and parents.
• Use creative skills to provide educational activities that ensure children are happy and learning.
• Maintain a positive outlook to keep children happy and secure.
• 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 and repairs.
• Update parents and carers about their child’s progress and behaviour.
• Answer enrolment, payments, and practices enquiries.
• Develop and implement an age-appropriate programme of annual events and activities.
• Prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspections and follow inspector recommendations.

What are we looking for?

• A minimum of a Level 3 Early Years Qualification is required.
• Solid knowledge of the EYFS.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Why Tops Day Nurseries?

We are a leading early education and childcare provider in South England, established in 1990. We promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility by educating today’s children to influence future generations. We value respect, open communication, and teamwork, fostering a positive, purpose-driven work environment.

As an Employee-Owned Company, our colleagues are co-owners, benefiting from profit-sharing bonuses. We’re also proud to rank 9th in the 2024 Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK, offering career development from Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeships to Nursery Manager or Early Years Teacher.

Exciting? We think so! Your journey starts here—take the first step to become part of Tops Team by applying.

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 Children's Barred List.

Vacancy Reference: NK/2909