At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team to deliver outstanding care and education for children.
- Company: Bright Horizons, a top-rated workplace committed to early years education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, childcare discounts, enhanced leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a company recognised as a Great Place to Work since 2006.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while leading a supportive and innovative nursery.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and leadership experience in a nursery setting.
The predicted salary is between 45510 - 59529 £ per year.
We are looking for an inspiring and experienced Nursery Manager to lead our welcoming, well-established nursery. Our nursery features five bright rooms tailored to each age group, supporting development from babies through to pre-school. Babies benefit from activities like tummy time, toddlers enjoy a stimulating environment focused on friendships and wellbeing, and pre-schoolers are encouraged to become independent learners. We offer an enriching EYFS-led curriculum, alongside indoor garden rooms for gross motor development and a sensory room for co-regulation. Families stay connected via our app with daily updates. Children also enjoy extra activities including Boogie Mites, Cooking Club, and Theatrebugs sessions in drama, music, and dance.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident leader who is passionate about early years education and wants to make a real difference in a thriving setting.
Benefits
- £45,510 - £59,529 per annum
- Childcare discount of 100% for first child
- Enhanced parental leave
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure
- Ability to also purchase additional leave*
- Pension
- Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
- Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
The Role
As a Nursery Manager, you will lead a team to deliver outstanding care and education to all the children in your setting, and through inspirational leadership drive employee engagement, retention and performance. You will act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, holding overall responsibility for the day to day running of the nursery, and management of safeguarding policies. You will work in partnership with support office teams to recruit, nurture, and continuously develop high performing colleagues, as well as identify and implement commercial plans and strategies to deliver FTE growth. You will optimise nursery performance, revenue generation, and cost efficiency in line with staff ratio requirements.
What We’re Looking For
- Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
- Experience within an Early Years leadership role (ideally as a Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager or similar)
- Experience of participating with a regulatory inspection, leading to a 'Good' or 'Outstanding' outcome
- Experience of developing high performance teams, with effective regulatory compliance, quality improvement, delivery of high-quality pedagogy, innovation and service excellence
- Confident decision maker, with ability to support change and understanding of complex relationship between commercial and service excellence within a regulated setting
- Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
- Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/carers
Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.
If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today! We look forward to receiving your application!
Nursery Manager employer: Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool
Bright Horizons Wokingham Day Nursery and Pre School is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and inclusive work culture driven by our HEART principles. With generous benefits such as childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, and a strong commitment to professional development, employees can thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children. Located conveniently in Wokingham, the nursery offers a vibrant environment where staff can enjoy monthly treats and flexible working options, ensuring a fulfilling career in early years education.
Contact Details:
Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool Recruitment Team
