At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a nursery, ensuring top-notch care and education for children.
- Company: Established childcare provider with a focus on early years education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, nursery discounts, 33 days leave, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to professional growth and wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in nursery management and a relevant Early Years qualification.
An opportunity has arisen for a Nursery Manager to join a well‑established childcare provider with multiple nurseries supporting early years education from birth to school age. As a Nursery Manager, you will oversee nursery operations, safeguarding, and team development to deliver outstanding early years provision, working closely with senior leadership to ensure high‑quality day‑to‑day running of the setting. This full‑time role offers a salary range of £39,250–£45,850 and benefits.
Responsibilities
- Acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring robust safeguarding practices are embedded across the setting
- Managing child protection concerns, records, referrals, and liaison with external agencies
- Embedding a strong safeguarding culture across the team, ensuring ongoing awareness and training
- Overseeing health and safety standards, including risk assessments, inspections, and incident reporting
- Supporting delivery of high‑quality early years education aligned with statutory frameworks and best practice
- Ensuring engaging, age‑appropriate learning environments that support children’s development
- Supporting occupancy planning, enquiries, and overall nursery place management
- Contributing to financial processes including fee administration and budget awareness
- Supporting preparation for regulatory inspections and continuous improvement activity
- Supporting recruitment, induction, and ongoing professional development of staff
Qualifications
- Previously worked as a Nursery Manager, Childcare Manager, EYFS Manager, Early Years Manager or in a similar role
- At least 2 years of PQE within a nursery setting
- A relevant Early Years qualification at level 3 or above
- Must have level 2 maths qualification
- Background in early years practice with leadership or management experience
- A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage competing demands
- Right to work in the UK and willingness to undergo DBS checks
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Nursery discount for employees’ children
- Staff childcare support
- 33 days annual leave entitlement including public holidays
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing support initiatives
- Access to employee assistance and wellbeing services
- Financial wellbeing support
- Discounted lifestyle and leisure benefits
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
Nursery Manager in Wickford employer: Additional Resources Ltd
Join a well-established childcare provider as a Nursery Manager, where you will be part of a supportive and collaborative work culture dedicated to delivering outstanding early years education. With competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and ongoing professional development opportunities, this role not only offers meaningful employment but also the chance to make a significant impact on children's lives in a nurturing environment. Enjoy additional benefits such as staff childcare support and health and wellbeing initiatives, making this an excellent place to grow your career in early years education.
