Senior Nursery Manager - £70k package

Immerse Recruitment Limited; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development Partnership

Support Network with Quality/Curric./H

Innovative Curriculum

Culture of Excellence

Award-Winning Environment

Job summary

Immerse Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Nursery Manager to lead a large, high-quality nursery. You will drive educational excellence, mentor a dedicated team, and ensure outstanding care and safeguarding standards.

You will work closely with area directors and quality teams to grow occupancy while maintaining a positive, inclusive culture and excellence in curriculum delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an early years team with a strong focus on safeguarding and compliance.
• Proven ability to implement innovative curricula and evaluate educational outcomes.
• Track record of growing occupancy while maintaining high standards.
• Excellent communication and staff development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead educational excellence by implementing an industry-leading curriculum.
• Manage, mentor, and inspire a dedicated team to deliver outstanding childcare.
• Oversee operations with centralised admin and support teams to focus on leadership.
• Drive occupancy growth while ensuring team retention and morale.
• Collaborate with area directors and quality teams to elevate nursery standards.

Skills

Nursery Leadership

Level 3 EY Qualification

Maths GCSE

Early Years Knowledge

Curriculum Development

Team Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years

GCSE Maths

Job description

Senior Nursery Manager

As Senior Nursery Manager, you will be at the helm of a large, exceptional nursery. Leading your team and ensuring it's a safe, engaging, and high-quality learning environment for children.

Key Responsibilities

• Educational Excellence – Lead the implementation of an innovative, industry-leading curriculum that sets children up for future success.
• Team Leadership – Manage, inspire, and mentor a dedicated team to deliver outstanding childcare and uphold the company's values.
• Operational Oversight – With centralised administration and expert support teams to manage tasks like invoicing and health & safety, you'll focus on leadership and development.
• Driving Growth – Strategically grow occupancy while ensuring your team remains supported and motivated.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Work closely with area directors and quality teams to continuously elevate nursery standards.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in early years education and proven leadership experience. They will have the ability to inspire teams, drive operational excellence, and build an inclusive, high-performing nursery culture.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Management / Leadership experience in a nursery or early years setting.
• An approved Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.
• A GCSE or functional skills qualification in maths is required although it can be obtained after starting the position.
• In-depth knowledge of early years education, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in curriculum development and ensuring educational excellence.
• A proven track record of team management and achieving educational outcomes.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to balance occupancy growth and team retention.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Learning & Development – Access to extensive training, career pathways, and external qualifications, with clear progression opportunities.
• Support Network – Benefit from expert teams in quality, curriculum, health & safety, and centralized administration to ease your workload.
• Innovative Curriculum – Be a key part of delivering a unique, industry-leading approach to early years education.
• Culture of Excellence – Work in a company that celebrates diversity and individuality, encouraging everyone to bring their unique self to work.
• Award-Winning Environment – Join a team recognized for its exceptional workplace culture and commitment to its employees.