Nursery Manager (Maternity Cover)
Join an Award-Winning Nursery Group
St George’s Nursery Group has been delivering exceptional childcare and early years education across the East Midlands for over 30 years. Proudly recognised as one of the Top 20 Nursery Groups in 2024, we are passionate about creating nurturing environments where children, families, and staff can thrive.
Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover, (With the possibility this could lead to a permanent role at one of our nurseries).
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Shifts between 7:30am and 6:00pm.
Salary: Up to £44,000 per annum + Annual salary reviews and bonus opportunities.
Benefits
£500 Welcome Bonus
£500 Recommend a Friend scheme
20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
Additional paid Wellbeing Day
Childcare discounts
Free confidential wellbeing and counselling support
Pension contribution scheme
Ongoing training and career progression
Free on-site parking
Team socials and our annual black-tie awards evening
Your Role
You will:
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
What We’re Looking For:
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
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
You’ll join a supportive team with structured induction, mentoring, in-house training and ongoing career development. Many of our colleagues have been with St George’s for over 15 years.
If you’re passionate about early years and enjoy inspiring and developing teams, we’d love to hear from you.