At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team to provide exceptional care and education for children.
- Company: A beautiful nursery in Cullompton with a supportive leadership team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, free parking, employee discounts, and access to counselling services.
- Other info: Enjoy a vibrant village location with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and management experience in a nursery setting.
Location: Cullompton, Devon (EX15)
Salary: Up to £53,000 per annum, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday
Are you an experienced Nursery Manager—or an accomplished Deputy Manager ready to take the next step? We are recruiting for an exceptional Nursery Manager to lead a beautiful early years setting near Cullompton. This is an excellent opportunity for an inspirational and commercially capable leader who can maintain outstanding standards of care while developing a happy, motivated and successful team.
You will take overall responsibility for the nursery’s day-to-day operation, ensuring children receive a safe, nurturing and stimulating early years experience.
Key responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and develop the nursery team
- Maintain consistently high standards of childcare and education
- Ensure the setting remains fully compliant with the EYFS, Ofsted and safeguarding requirements
- Support staff through effective supervision, coaching and performance management
- Build positive relationships with children, parents and the wider community
- Manage staffing levels, rotas, occupancy and nursery budgets
- Drive enquiries, registrations and occupancy
- Oversee safer recruitment, induction and ongoing staff development
- Create an inclusive environment in which children and colleagues can thrive
- Work closely with senior leadership to support the nursery’s continued growth
About you
- A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
- Recent management experience within a nursery or early years setting
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements
- Experience leading, developing and retaining an early years team
- A confident understanding of nursery operations, occupancy and financial performance
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A genuine commitment to providing outstanding outcomes for children
- The ability to balance high-quality childcare with effective commercial leadership
Benefits
- Salary of up to £53,000, depending on experience
- Free on-site parking
- Employee discount scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme, including access to Bupa counselling
- Attractive village and countryside location
- Staff room stocked with food and snacks
- Support from an established senior leadership team
- Genuine scope to shape and develop the setting
This position would suit an experienced Nursery Manager, Nursery General Manager, Early Years Manager or a high-performing Deputy Nursery Manager ready for greater responsibility. Applications are being reviewed immediately. For a confidential discussion, apply today or contact Mike Price at Odin Recruitment Group Childcare.
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