At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dedicated team to provide exceptional childcare and education.
- Company: Join Clarence House Day Nursery, a trusted nursery group in East Anglia.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, free lunches, and discounted childcare.
- Other info: Ongoing training, festive parties, and a supportive work environment await you.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Must have nursery management experience and a relevant Early Years qualification.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 42000 £ per year.
Clarence House Day Nursery is a medium‑sized nursery group with 16 nurseries in East Anglia and the East Midlands. We are looking for a highly skilled Nursery Manager to oversee our Nursery in Cambridge for a fixed term of 12 months from July 1st 2026, until June 30th 2027. This is a maternity cover.
As Nursery Manager, you will be working closely with our Operations Manager and admin team. You will be working 42.5 hours a week, and your rate of pay will be from £36,000 per year, depending on experience.
You need:
- At least 1 year of previous experience as a Nursery Manager
- Minimum of 4 years of occupational experience in a nursery setting
- To have held a full and relevant Early Years qualification for at least 3 years
- An unrivalled dedication to delivering exceptional childcare
- Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
Duties and responsibilities:
- To achieve and maintain high standards of care and education
- To effectively lead and manage the staff team, including recruitment and retention, providing day‑to‑day guidance, training and support to all staff
- To ensure all policies, procedures and curricula are implemented and adhered to at all times
- To effectively manage the budgets and occupancy levels
- To implement an effective parent liaison programme and to be influential in developing strong links with parents
What can you expect from us:
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing training and development
- Free uniform
- Free lunches
- Discounted childcare
- Free staff Christmas and summer parties
- Attendance rewards
- Christmas present
- Pension contribution scheme
Safeguarding is extremely important to us, we will pay for you to have an enhanced DBS check and we’ll fully supervise all employees until a clear DBS check is received.
Nursery Manager- Maternity Cover- 12 months fixed term contract in Cambridge employer: Clarence House Day Nurseries Ltd
Clarence House Day Nursery is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and nurturing work environment for its staff. With a commitment to ongoing training and development, competitive salaries, and unique benefits such as free lunches and festive parties, employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Located in the vibrant city of Cambridge, this role provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while enjoying a collaborative and dedicated team culture.
Contact Details:
Clarence House Day Nurseries Ltd Recruitment Team
