At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a vibrant nursery, fostering a positive environment for children and teams.
- Company: Join Small People Nursery, a supportive and innovative early years setting.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, quarterly bonuses, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Embrace a unique outdoor-based approach with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Must have Level 3 Childcare qualification and previous management experience.
Small People Nursery - Cropwell Bishop, Permanent - Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week £42,500 depending on experience + Quarterly Bonus Scheme worth £3,000 per year.
Are you an experienced Nursery Manager looking 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. Our nursery is a unique, outdoor-based early years setting that follows a strong Forest School approach. Children are given the freedom to explore, play, and learn in a natural environment, with most of their time spent outdoors.
As Nursery Manager, you will:
- Lead the day-to-day running of the nursery while developing your nursery team.
- Ensure EYFS and safeguarding compliance.
- Build strong parent partnerships.
- Oversee nursery performance.
- Lead 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.
We offer a quarterly bonus scheme worth up to £3,000, 75% childcare discount, approximately 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off, opportunities within a growing group, employee wellbeing initiatives, and a refer-a-friend bonus of up to £750.
Small People 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 Early Years Childcare Manager in Nottingham 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
