Nursery Manager
RAFAKidz Cranwell, Sleaford NG34 8HB
£40020 38 hours per week
Plus annual performance bonus Enhanced childcare discount of 40% for permanent employees
Healthcare cash back for you and your children to cover prescription, dental and optician costs
Free access to virtual GP
Health and Stress Support plus gym discount
Unlimited Refer a Friend bonus payments
Generous leave with time off to relax and recharge over the Christmas period
Group Associate Membership – savings and discounts on household bills and more!
Guaranteed transfer to another nursery (for spouses and families being reassigned)
Preparing for promotion? We pay travel and overnight expenses to allow you to experience another of our fabulous settings
First Stage Informal Telephone Interviews – let's get to know each other before arranging a visit
Opportunities to attend gala evenings to celebrate our big nominations and wins together!
About us
2025 was a phenomenal year for RAFAKidz! Our special awards include
Nursery Group of the YearNursery World
Medium Sized Nursery Group of the Year National NMT Nursery Awards
Outdoor Learning Environment National NMT Nursery Awards If you're a talented, passionate and dedicated childcare professional looking for your next step, our welcoming and warm nursery at RAFAKidz Cranwell is the place for you! As one of our busiest nurseries, you can expect to be fully ‘hands on' to create a stimulating and exciting nursery setting, using many of the tools and resources RAFAKidz have already developed, to strengthen and grow the quality of our care and our team. A full role profile is available to view on our website however core objectives for a RAFAKidz Nursery Manager include; To provide professional leadership and day-to-day management of nurseries.
To ensure the delivery of the highest standards of care and education
To ensure compliance with all policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
To ensure the financial sustainability of the nursery
To be the Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mentor and develop staff skills and knowledge About you
As an experienced Nursery Manager, you'll have a great understanding of putting children at the heart of everything you do. Equally important, we are looking for someone to harness the passion and commitment of our colleagues to nurture and develop them into the very best educators and support them on their career pathways. As you would expect, you will need to have an in-depth knowledge of all regulatory requirements and come with the relevant qualifications to hold this post. Please do review the complete job description for the full overview of requirements, but if you're looking for a real opportunity to be part of our growth journey and help us specifically support our valued RAF community, please do apply. This post requires a satisfactory, enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check on appointment and every three years thereafter. As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders and abilities Interviews are ongoing and we may close this advert early so please do not delay in applying, we'd love to hear from you! TPBN1_UKTJ
Nursery Manager in Lincoln employer: THE ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION
RAFAKidz is an exceptional employer dedicated to providing high-quality childcare tailored to the needs of Armed Forces and civilian families. With a strong commitment to safeguarding and excellence, we foster a supportive work culture that values professional growth and collaboration. As part of our team in Leicester, you will have the opportunity to lead innovative food and nutrition strategies while enjoying the benefits of hybrid working and a focus on employee wellbeing.
Contact Details:
THE ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION Recruitment Team
