At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dedicated team to provide exceptional childcare and education.
- Company: Join Clarence House Day Nursery, a respected 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 - 36000 £ 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- 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 our Nursery Manager in Cambridge. With competitive salaries, ongoing training and development opportunities, and a strong emphasis on employee well-being, we ensure that our staff feel valued and empowered to deliver exceptional childcare. Our vibrant culture, combined with unique benefits such as free lunches and festive celebrations, makes Clarence House a rewarding place to grow your career in early years education.
Contact Details:
Clarence House Day Nurseries Ltd Recruitment Team
