Senior Nursery Manager - Lead Quality Care & Team Growth

Happy Nurses; Cuckfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization in Cuckfield is seeking a dedicated Nursery Manager to lead nursery development and operations. This full-time, permanent position emphasizes creating a nurturing environment and ensuring compliance with relevant standards. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in similar roles, a Level 3 qualification in Childcare, and a passion for early years education. This role offers a salary between £40,000 and £45,000 per year along with various benefits including childcare support and a company pension.

Benefits

Childcare

Company events

Company pension

Employee discount

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Sick pay

Store discount

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Nursery Manager in an Ofsted-registered setting.
• Experience managing large nurseries.
• Confident leader capable of building and leading an exceptional team.

Responsibilities

• Lead full nursery setup process, including registration, recruitment, and resourcing.
• Ensure the nursery meets and exceeds all EYFS, Ofsted and safeguarding requirements.
• Drive occupancy and maintain excellent relationships with families.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

Team motivation

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare

Job description

A childcare organization in Cuckfield is seeking a dedicated Nursery Manager to lead nursery development and operations. This full-time, permanent position emphasizes creating a nurturing environment and ensuring compliance with relevant standards. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in similar roles, a Level 3 qualification in Childcare, and a passion for early years education. This role offers a salary between £40,000 and £45,000 per year along with various benefits including childcare support and a company pension.