At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a vibrant nursery, ensuring high standards and nurturing a positive environment for children and staff.
- Company: Small People Nursery, a supportive and outdoor-focused early years setting.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, quarterly bonuses, generous leave, and 75% childcare discount.
- Other info: Join a growing group with genuine progression opportunities and a strong team culture.
- 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 25688 - 29000 £ per year.
Small People Nursery - Cropwell Bishop, Nottingham, NG12 3BN, UK
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 for a setting where you will feel trusted, supported and genuinely valued as a leader?
Small People 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.
Small People 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 in all weathers.
If you take pride in running a happy, organised nursery and leading a team people genuinely enjoy being part of, we would love to hear from you.
- Quarterly bonus scheme worth up to £3,000 per year*
- ~75% childcare discount
- ~27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
- ~ Genuine progression opportunities within a growing group
- ~ Employee wellbeing & assistance programme
- ~ Refer a friend bonus up to £750
- ~ Well-resourced nursery with a positive team culture
As Nursery Manager, you will lead the day-to-day running of the nursery while maintaining high standards across the setting:
- Leading, motivating, and developing your nursery team
- Ensuring EYFS and safeguarding compliance
- Building strong parent partnerships
- Driving occupancy and overall nursery performance
- Leading Ofsted preparation and inspections
- Supporting staff development and wellbeing
Requirements:
- Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification
- Previous Nursery Management experience
- Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding
- Experience leading teams within Early Years
- Passion for delivering high-quality childcare and education
- Level 5 qualification in Childcare, Leadership, or Management
- Experience achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
If you’re looking for a Nursery Manager role where you can lead confidently, feel supported and genuinely enjoy coming to work, we would love to speak with you.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.
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. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
Nursery Practitioner or Senior Practitioner 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
