Nursery Manager / Deputy Nursery Manager / Early Years Manager in Cambridge

Nursery Manager / Deputy Nursery Manager / Early Years Manager in Cambridge

Cambridge Full-Time 33612 - 41082 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a vibrant nursery, ensuring high-quality care and education for children.
  • Company: Coton Day Nursery, part of the Family First Group, focused on nurturing environments.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, quarterly bonuses, 75% childcare discount, and 27 days annual leave.
  • Other info: Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while leading a passionate team.
  • Qualifications: Level 3 Childcare qualification and previous nursery management experience required.

The predicted salary is between 33612 - 41082 £ per year.

Coton Day Nursery - Coton C of E Community Primary School, Whitwell Way, Coton, Cambridge, UK

Permanent - Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week £40,170 depending on experience + Quarterly Bonus Scheme worth £3,000 per year.

Are you an experienced Nursery Manager looking for a confident and experienced leader to guide our well-established nursery and continue building a positive, high-quality environment for children, families, and teams? This role is ideal for a strong Early Years leader who enjoys developing teams, driving standards, and creating a nursery culture where both children and teams thrive.

You will be joining a stable nursery with supportive senior leadership, strong team foundations, and the freedom to lead your setting with confidence. Coton Day Nursery is a rural village setting with regular nature-based exploration beyond the nursery grounds. Rather than relying solely on its outdoor play area, children have opportunities to visit nearby parks and open fields, where they can observe wildlife, explore natural environments, and build confidence through outdoor learning.

We take pride in running a happy, organised nursery and leading a team of people who genuinely care.

  • Quarterly bonus scheme worth up to £3,000
  • 75% childcare discount
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
  • Opportunities within a growing group
  • Employee wellbeing & Refer a friend bonus up to £750
  • Well-resourced nursery

As Nursery Manager, you will lead the day-to-day running of the nursery while maintaining and developing your nursery team. Responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring EYFS and safeguarding compliance
  • Building strong parent partnerships
  • Leading nursery performance
  • Leading Ofsted preparation and inspections
  • Promoting wellbeing

Requirements:

  • Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification
  • Previous Nursery Management experience
  • Knowledge of safeguarding and Early Years
  • Commitment to high-quality childcare and education
  • Outstanding Ofsted outcomes

If you're looking for a Nursery Manager role where you can lead confidently, we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Coton Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group, where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child.

Nursery Manager / Deputy Nursery Manager / Early Years Manager in Cambridge employer: Family First Nursery Group

At Kids Play Bury St Edmunds, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values trust, support, and genuine leadership. Our nursery offers a nurturing environment where you can thrive as a Deputy Nursery Manager, with benefits such as a quarterly bonus scheme, generous childcare discounts, and ample annual leave. Join our dedicated team and enjoy opportunities for professional growth while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in our community.

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Contact Details:

Family First Nursery Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Nursery Manager / Deputy Nursery Manager / Early Years Manager in Cambridge

Nursery Management
Early Years Leadership
Team Development
EYFS Knowledge
Safeguarding
Parent Engagement
Ofsted Preparation