At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a nursery, ensuring top-notch early years education and safeguarding practices.
- 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 advancing your leadership career.
- Qualifications: Experience in nursery management and relevant Early Years qualifications required.
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. You will be responsible for:
- 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
What we are looking for:
- Previously worked as a Nursery Manager, Childcare Manager, EYFS Manager, Early Years Manager or in a similar role
- At least 2 years of PQE in 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
What’s on offer:
- 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
This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your early years leadership career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Nursery Manager in Wickford employer: Additional Resources
Join a well-established childcare provider as a Nursery Manager, where you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment dedicated to early years education. With competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and a strong focus on professional development, this role offers meaningful opportunities for growth while ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding and child welfare. Enjoy additional benefits such as nursery discounts for employees' children and access to health and wellbeing support initiatives, making it an excellent choice for those passionate about nurturing young minds.
