Nursery Manager
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Where little moments make big futures. Be part of a team that helps children discover the world around them through play, creativity, and hands-on experiences. You’ll work in a welcoming, supportive environment where your ideas are heard, your professional development is supported, and your work truly makes an impact.
We are looking for a Nursery Manager to join our team and our Kiddie Capers Childcare Fishersgate setting. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in leading and inspiring our team to provide exceptional care and Early Years education for young children. You will oversee the daily running of the nursery, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that supports each child’s development. Your leadership will help shape the Nursery’s ethos, maintain high standards, and foster strong relationships with parents, staff, and the wider community.
Salary & Hours:
£46,000 per annum
40 hours Monday-Friday (4 or 5 days)
Benefits:
We are looking for a Nursery Manager to join our team and our Kiddie Capers Childcare Fishersgate setting. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in leading and inspiring our team to provide exceptional care and Early Years education for young children. You will oversee the daily running of the nursery, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that supports each child’s development. Your leadership will help shape the Nursery’s ethos, maintain high standards, and foster strong relationships with parents, staff, and the wider community.
Salary & Hours:
£46,000 per annum
40 hours Monday-Friday (4 or 5 days)
Responsibilities
- Ensure a high standard of care, education, and EYFS delivery within the setting
- Manage and support nursery staff, promoting a nurturing environment while ensuring compliance with childcare regulations and quality standards
- Responsible for safeguarding as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the setting and working with outside agencies when required
- Maintain high health, safety and hygiene standards, including daily checks and accurate record-keeping
- Liaise professionally with parents/carers, promoting strong partnerships
- Plan and deliver stimulating activities that support children’s development
- Monitor individual child progress and ensure inclusive, tailored planning
- Support children’s welfare, including personal care and nutrition
- Organise safe, well-managed outings and external activities
- Ensure confidentiality and uphold all nursery policies and procedures
- Be a key holder and respond to emergencies as required
- Collaborate with external professionals and participate in ongoing staff training
Requirements
- Experience of being a Nursery Manager in a nursery setting
- A minimum of level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent
- Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- A passion for Early Years Education
Benefits
Benefits:
- Private Healthcare
- 34 days holiday, including bank holidays plus increased holiday allowance with length of service
- A dedicated “Me” Day after probation
- Bonus scheme
- Company sick pay
- Discounts across retail, leisure and utilities
- Termly Employee Appreciation Incentives
- Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted childcare across all our sites
- Development opportunities in a rapidly growing company