At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a vibrant nursery, ensuring high-quality care and education for children.
- Company: Join Zipadee Day Nursery, part of the Family First Group, with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Up to £37,500 salary, quarterly bonuses, 75% childcare discount, and 27 days leave.
- Other info: Enjoy a well-resourced environment with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Childcare qualification and previous nursery management experience required.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 29000 £ per year.
Zipadee Day Nursery is looking for a confident and experienced Nursery Manager to lead 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.
The nursery has expansive outdoor gardens designed for adventure, including a giant sandpit, mud kitchen, climbing areas, outdoor mark-making stations, and cosy spaces. It embraces outdoor learning and encourages children to take pride in running a happy, organised nursery.
- Quarterly bonus scheme worth up to £3,000 per year
- 75% childcare discount
- ~27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
- Opportunities within a growing group
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- 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 developing your nursery team, ensuring EYFS and safeguarding compliance, building strong parent partnerships, and leading nursery performance, including Ofsted preparation and inspections.
Requirements:
- Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification
- Previous Nursery Management experience
- Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children
- Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
If you’re looking for a Nursery Manager role where you can lead confidently, we expect all enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.
Zipadee 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.
Early Years Nursery Supervisor 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.
Contact Details:
Family First Nursery Group Recruitment Team
