Senior Nursery Manager: Lead & Elevate EYFS Teams

St. George's Nursery; Northampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

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Annual leave + holidays

Wellbeing day

Childcare discounts

Counselling support

Pension contributions

Training & progression

On-site parking

Awards evening

Job summary

St. George’s Nursery Group in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead our nursery, ensuring high standards of care and EYFS practice, and to drive occupancy and team development.

You will inspire, coach and support your staff, maintain safeguarding, build strong relationships with children and families, and foster a positive, professional environment. We offer a £1,500 welcome bonus, a fixed-term full-time contract, 40 hours per week, generous annual leave, pension,

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• At least two years’ early years or other suitable experience.
• Experience leading and motivating a nursery team.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A positive, professional and family-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Inspire, support and develop your team.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, care and EYFS practice.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Support nursery occupancy and growth.
• Create a positive environment where children and staff thrive.

Skills

Leadership experience

EYFS knowledge

Communication skills

Team development

Relationship-building

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Job description

St. George’s Nursery Group in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead our nursery, ensuring high standards of care and EYFS practice, and to drive occupancy and team development.

You will inspire, coach and support your staff, maintain safeguarding, build strong relationships with children and families, and foster a positive, professional environment. We offer a £1,500 welcome bonus, a fixed-term full-time contract, 40 hours per week, generous annual leave, pension,