Nursery Manager / Deputy Nursery Manager

An Exciting Opportunity to Lead a Beautiful New Nursery!

Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below.

Are you an experienced Nursery Manager or ambitious Deputy Nursery Manager looking for an exciting new challenge

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a newly developed, privately owned nursery, offering a modern, inspiring environment where children are encouraged to explore, discover and develop through a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach to early years education.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Early Years professional to take on a key leadership role, shape a positive nursery environment and make a real difference to children's early learning experiences.

The Role:

As Nursery Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery, leading a dedicated team and ensuring the highest standards of childcare, education and safeguarding.

This is a hands-on leadership position, ideal for someone who enjoys being actively involved with children and staff while overseeing the smooth and effective running of the nursery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating and supporting the nursery team to deliver exceptional childcare and early years education.
• Overseeing daily nursery operations, ensuring a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment.
• Managing staff performance, conducting regular supervisions and supporting professional development.
• Working closely with the Deputy Manager to coordinate weekly staff rotas and maintain appropriate staffing levels.
• Implementing and reviewing nursery policies, procedures and safeguarding practices.
• Ensuring full compliance with EYFS, Ofsted, safeguarding and health and safety requirements.
• Supporting children's learning and development through a Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum, encouraging creativity, independence and exploration.
• Monitoring children's developmental progress and learning milestones using the Famly nursery management system.
• Supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), ensuring inclusive learning opportunities.
• Building strong, positive relationships with parents, carers and the wider nursery community.

What We're Looking For:

We would love to hear from candidates who have:

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or Childcare, or equivalent.
• At least 3 years' experience working within a nursery or early years setting.
• At least 1 year's management or leadership experience within a nursery environment.
• Strong working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. xgikmsk
• Practical experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• A suitable DBS check or willingness to undergo the...