At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team to deliver exceptional early years education and inspire a thriving community.
- Company: Fennies, a family-owned nursery dedicated to nurturing children and educators.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £65,000, childcare discounts, and 25+ days annual leave.
- Other info: Join a supportive community with excellent career growth and wellbeing benefits.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Strong knowledge of EYFS and experience leading teams in early years settings.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 71000 £ per year.
Lead a nursery where an exceptional early years education, inspiring teams, a thriving community, and happy children come together. At Fennies, we nurture our people to build a thriving community for children, families and educators. If you’re a passionate leader ready to drive outstanding practice and develop a high‑performing team, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
Why join Fennies?
- Competitive salary and bonus: Up to £65,000 annual salary, Up to £6,000 annual performance‑related bonus
- Childcare discount and support: Up to 75% discount on childcare
- Leadership Development: Personalised Clifton Strengths leadership coaching, Dedicated learning and development programmes, Mentoring and support from regional leadership, A full central support team to enable you to focus on exceptional quality of care and education
- Wellbeing and Lifestyle benefits: 25 days annual leave increasing by 1 day per year of service (up to 30) plus bank holidays, Free daily meals from the Fennies Café
- A community of committed, high‑achieving educators: Regular leadership forums and networking, Summer BBQs, Christmas events and company celebrations, Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards
About the Role
As Nursery Manager, you will lead a team of passionate educators to deliver an exceptional early years education while creating a positive and inspiring environment for children, families and staff. You will:
- Lead and inspire a team of early years professionals to deliver exceptional care and education
- Drive high standards across EYFS practice, delivering the Fennies 4D curriculum
- Maintain the highest standards in safeguarding and compliance at all times
- Build strong relationships with families and the local community
- Create a culture where educators feel supported, developed and empowered
- Lead continuous improvement across quality, occupancy and team engagement
- Prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspection and maintain exceptional standards
- Champion Fennies’ mission to deliver an inspiring early education
What we’re looking for
You’re a confident and passionate early years leader who thrives on developing people and creating exceptional environments for children.
Qualifications and experience:
- Strong knowledge of EYFS, Birth to 5 Matters and child development
- Experience leading teams in an early years setting
- A track record of delivering high standards of care and education
- Experience of strong practice as a Key Person and in leading and implementing safeguarding, health and safety, first aid and critical care policies
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above); or equivalent
Most importantly, you will bring energy, empathy and ambition to create a nursery where children and educators thrive.
Become part of the Fennies DNA
We’re family‑owned and family‑run; this guides our culture, our decision‑making, and what it feels like to be part of our team. We have a strong sense of community, with connections that bring us together and the systems and processes that mean our educators can focus on what they do best. Quality matters to us – starting with our people and curriculum – through to our beautiful buildings and inspiring environments. We’re investing in Fennies, in our teams, and into the education we provide our children.
Information on diversity and inclusion
At Fennies, we celebrate diversity and believe inclusive teams create stronger learning environments for children. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
Safeguarding
Fennies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide proof of identity. In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, online searches (including social media) may be conducted for shortlisted candidates.
Nursery Manager in High Wycombe employer: Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd
Fennies is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and wellbeing of its team, offering a competitive salary of up to £65,000 and a performance-related bonus of up to £6,000. With a strong focus on leadership development, personalised coaching, and a supportive community, Fennies fosters an inspiring work culture where educators can thrive while making a meaningful impact on children's lives. Enjoy generous benefits including childcare discounts, 25 days of annual leave, and regular team celebrations that enhance the sense of belonging within our family-run organisation.
