At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team to create a nurturing environment for children.
- Company: Banana Moon Day Nursery Hamilton, a family-friendly and supportive workplace.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, free meals, discounted childcare, and excellent training opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a fun workplace with a unique curriculum and strong community ties.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and at least 5 years of experience.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 38000 £ per year.
Nursery Manager - Banana Moon Day Nursery Hamilton
Banana Moon Day Nursery Hamilton is looking for an experienced and dedicated Nursery Manager to lead our fantastic team and continue creating a warm, nurturing environment where children can thrive.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference, working alongside the Area Manager and Director to lead a happy, successful nursery with high standards of care, education and safeguarding.
About The Role
As Nursery Manager, you will oversee the day‑to‑day running of the nursery, lead and support your team while ensuring outstanding care for children and excellent service for families.
You will be responsible for staffing, compliance, occupancy, financial performance and maintaining the highest quality standards while embracing Banana Moon policies and procedures.
You will consistently meet legislative requirements and follow an enriching education curriculum, achieving the highest possible inspection grading.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and develop a passionate early years team by providing guidance, training and support
- Ensure outstanding care, learning and safeguarding
- Manage nursery operations, staffing and budgets
- Build positive relationships with children, families and the local community
- Maintain compliance with EYFS and statutory requirements
- Promote the nursery within the local community to support occupancy and enhance reputation
- Drive continuous improvement and prepare for inspections
- Salary up to £38,000 depending on experience and qualifications
Requirements
- A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
- GCSE Maths (Grade C/4 or equivalent)
- At least 5 years post‑qualification experience in early years
- A minimum of 2 years nuisance nursery management (or similar leadership) experience
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) registered on the update service
- Paediatric 12‑hour First Aid certificate
- Relevant safeguarding training and qualification
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
Benefits
At Banana Moon, you will be part of a team that truly values children, families and staff.
We provide a supportive, family‑friendly environment where your leadership, creativity and passion can make a real difference every day.
- Excellent training and career development
- A supportive leadership team
- Free meals during shifts
- Free on‑site parking
- Discounted childcare
- Dinner provided at staff meetings
- Company events
- Black Tie Staff Event & Yearly Awards Ceremony
- Pension scheme
- BUPA Mental Health Support
- Staff well‑being – an on‑site champion to support mental health and team well‑being
- Uniform provided
- We close for one week at Christmas
- A fun, welcoming workplace where you are truly valued
Our unique curriculum – The Banana Moon Early Learning & Development Programme reduces unnecessary paperwork, giving you and your team more time to focus on what matters most: building meaningful relationships and inspiring children's learning.
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