Senior Nursery Manager | Lead Early Years & Team Growth

JEM Childcare Solutions Limited; Calne; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Employee Discounted Childcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexibility to work around your life

Recognition and rewards

Job summary

JEM Childcare Solutions in Calne, Wiltshire, is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a well-established setting, driving high standards of care and education across a 40-hour week.

You will manage staff, occupancy, and budgets, support Ofsted inspections, and ensure compliance with EYFS and safeguarding. A level 3+ Early Years qualification and 4+ years in the sector, including 2 in leadership, are required. A £1,000 joining bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Level 3 or above in Early Years/Childcare
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in early years, with 2 in a leadership role
• Experience leading or supporting Ofsted inspections
• Strong EYFS, safeguarding and health & safety knowledge
• Experience managing nursery teams, occupancy and budgets
• Deliver high-quality care and learning while ensuring statutory compliance

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the nursery setting to maintain high standards
• Manage staffing, occupancy, and budgetary aspects
• Prepare for Ofsted inspections and ensure regulatory compliance
• Drive improvements in care, learning, and outcomes for children
• Build strong relationships with families, staff and children

Skills

Nursery management

Team leadership

Ofsted readiness

EYFS knowledge

Budget management

Education

Level 3+ Early Years/Childcare

Job description

JEM Childcare Solutions in Calne, Wiltshire, is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a well-established setting, driving high standards of care and education across a 40-hour week.

You will manage staff, occupancy, and budgets, support Ofsted inspections, and ensure compliance with EYFS and safeguarding. A level 3+ Early Years qualification and 4+ years in the sector, including 2 in leadership, are required. A £1,000 joining bonus is offered.