Nursery Manager: Lead EYFS Team & Child Development

Remedy Recruitment Group; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education is looking for an enthusiastic Nursery Manager to lead a welcoming nursery in Colchester on a full-time, permanent basis. The role focuses on providing high-quality care, safeguarding and EYFS-aligned education, while leading a motivated team.

As Nursery Manager, you will drive day-to-day operations, manage staff rotas, recruitment and training, and ensure Ofsted requirements are met. A genuine passion for children’s learning and wellbeing is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Build positive relationships with parents, families and external professionals.
• Monitor children's development and ensure individual learning needs are supported.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Job description

Remedy Education is looking for an enthusiastic Nursery Manager to lead a welcoming nursery in Colchester on a full-time, permanent basis. The role focuses on providing high-quality care, safeguarding and EYFS-aligned education, while leading a motivated team.

As Nursery Manager, you will drive day-to-day operations, manage staff rotas, recruitment and training, and ensure Ofsted requirements are met. A genuine passion for children’s learning and wellbeing is essential.