At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional care and education for children.
- Company: Join a Good Ofsted-rated nursery with a strong community reputation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, performance bonuses, generous leave, and ongoing development.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression within a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Shape the future of early years education while being genuinely valued and supported.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in team leadership required.
Salary: £38,000–£40,000 per annum (depending on experience) Annual performance bonus + up to £1,000 joining bonus
Are you an experienced Nursery Manager looking for the opportunity to lead a successful nursery where you'll be trusted, supported and genuinely valued? Or perhaps you're an experienced Deputy Manager ready to take the next step in your career.
Our Good Ofsted-rated nursery has built a strong reputation with local families and is home to a team of around 20 colleagues. As Nursery Manager, you'll lead the day-to-day running of the nursery, developing your team, building strong relationships with families and ensuring children receive the very best care and early years education.
Full-time (40 hours per week) 4 x long days / reduced hours or a job share will be considered for the right candidate. Location: Our Calne nursery is based in a welcoming market-town community, with strong local links and within easy reach of Chippenham, Melksham, Devizes and M4 corridor.
About the Role:
- Leading, supporting and developing your team.
- Maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding and statutory compliance.
- Building strong relationships with parents and carers.
- Supporting occupancy through excellent customer experience and welcoming show rounds.
- Continuing to develop the nursery and maintain high standards across the setting.
You will be fully supported by an Area Manager and a strong team, while also having the freedom to shape the setting in line with your vision for outstanding care and education.
You’ll need:
- A minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification.
- A sound knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and statutory requirements.
- Experience of leading and developing a team.
- Good organisational skills and high professional standards.
- A calm, approachable leadership style with the confidence to make decisions when needed.
What We Offer
- Annual performance bonus.
- Up to £1,000 joining bonus, paid after 6 and 12 months.
- Generous annual leave.
- Ongoing leadership development, including a personal CPD budget.
- Access to a confidential wellbeing and counselling service.
- Opportunities to progress within our growing nursery group.
- A supportive leadership team that values ideas, encourages professional development and recognises good people.
Interested?
If this sounds like the sort of nursery you'd like to lead, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV to us.
To be eligible, you must:
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced DBS certificate, be registered with the online update service, or be willing to process a new application.
- Provide two professional references
All enquiries and applications will be treated in strict confidence. Sunny Days Children’s Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring checks will be required prior to commencing employment. Candidates will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Nursery Manager in Calne employer: Sunny Days Children's Nursery Limited
At Sunny Days Children's Nursery in Calne, Wiltshire, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values and supports our team. With a strong focus on professional development, including ongoing leadership training and a personal CPD budget, we foster a collaborative work culture where your ideas are welcomed and recognised. Our nursery not only offers competitive salaries and bonuses but also provides a nurturing environment for both staff and children, making it a rewarding place to grow your career in early years education.
Contact Details:
Sunny Days Children's Nursery Limited Recruitment Team
