Nursery Manager - Full-time

Remedy Recruitment Group; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership opportunity

Supportive environment

Impact on children's development

Job summary

Remedy Education is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager for a full-time, permanent role in Colchester. You will oversee daily operations, lead a team of Early Years practitioners and ensure safeguarding and high-quality care in line with EYFS standards.

The ideal candidate brings leadership experience, strong EYFS knowledge and a proactive approach to maintaining high standards of care and education while building effective relationships with families and professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience as Nursery Manager or in a senior leadership role within an Early Years setting.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Experience managing and developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations and smooth running of the nursery.
• Lead, motivate and support a team of Early Years practitioners.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• Maintain high standards of childcare, learning and development in line with the EYFS framework.
• Ensure the nursery meets Ofsted requirements and relevant statutory regulations.
• Build positive relationships with parents, families and external professionals.
• Monitor children's development and ensure individual learning needs are supported.
• Manage staff rotas, recruitment, training and performance where required.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Communication

Organisational skills

Team development

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Remedy Education is currently recruiting for an enthusiastic, experienced and dedicated Nursery Manager to join a welcoming nursery setting in Colchester on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Early Years professional who is passionate about childcare, leadership and creating a positive environment where children can thrive.

The Role

As Nursery Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care, education and safeguarding are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations and smooth running of the nursery.
• Lead, motivate and support a team of Early Years practitioners.
• Ensure the nursery provides a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment.
• Maintain high standards of childcare, learning and development in line with the EYFS framework.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• Build positive relationships with parents, families and external professionals.
• Monitor children's development and ensure individual learning needs are supported.
• Manage staff rotas, recruitment, training and performance where required.
• Ensure the nursery meets Ofsted requirements and relevant statutory regulations.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a Nursery Manager or Senior Leadership role within an Early Years setting.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Experience managing and developing a team.
• A genuine passion for children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• A proactive approach with the ability to maintain high standards of care and education.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead and develop a nursery team.
• Supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's early development.