Nursery Manager

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Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

An exciting opportunity to lead a brand-new nursery!

Are you an ambitious, passionate and experienced Nursery Manager looking for an exciting new challenge?

Our client is delighted to be opening a brand-new nursery in Royston and is looking for an exceptional Nursery Manager to take the lead and be part of something special from the very beginning.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Early Years professional to shape a new setting, build and develop a fantastic team, establish strong relationships with families and create an outstanding environment where children and staff can thrive.

You will play a key role in bringing the nursery to life, leading the day-to-day operations and ensuring the highest standards of care, education and safeguarding.

The Role – Your Responsibilities

Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care, education and provision.

Establish and maintain effective policies and procedures, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Build, develop and inspire a motivated, high-performing staff team, including recruitment, selection and onboarding.

Create a welcoming, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, develop and flourish.

Develop a strong reputation within the local community and build positive relationships with families.

Work closely with parents and carers, maintaining open communication and supporting every child's individual development.

Oversee staff deployment, administration and operational management.

Ensure the health, safety and well-being of all children and staff.

Lead, motivate and support your team, encouraging continuous professional development and high-quality practice.

About You

We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic Nursery Manager who has the passion, experience and leadership ability to make this new setting a success.

You will ideally have:

A full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification, as recognised by the Department for Education.

A minimum of two years' Nursery Management experience.

A strong understanding of the EYFS framework and statutory requirements.

Experience of successfully managing a nursery setting with a Good or Outstanding Ofsted grading.

Excellent leadership and people management skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

A genuine passion for delivering outstanding childcare and early education.

The ability to build, motivate and develop a successful team.

Essential checks and training:

Enhanced DBS disclosure for the child workforce sector.

Paediatric First Aid (12-hour certificate).

Safeguarding training and qualification.

What's on Offer?

Salary up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Birthday Day Off – Enjoy an additional day of annual leave to celebrate your birthday.

Discounted Childcare – Access to discounted childcare for your own children.

Professional Development – Ongoing training, mentoring and career development opportunities.

Employee Mentoring Programme – Support to help you grow and succeed.

Employee Recognition – Monthly employee awards and an annual awards ceremony.

Employee Referral Scheme – Receive a bonus for recommending successful new team members.

Wellbeing Support – Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and an on-site wellbeing champion.

Free On-Site Parking.

Additional Annual Leave and Sick Pay.

Team Events – Opportunities to attend team celebrations and annual events.

Modern Technology – State-of-the-art facilities, including biometric entry systems and iPads.

Working Hours

Full-time, 40 hours per week, working shifts between 7:30am and 6:30pm.

Ready for Your Next Career Move?

If you're an experienced Nursery Manager ready to take on an exciting new challenge, lead a brand-new setting and build something truly special, we would love to hear from you.

This is a wonderful opportunity to bring your vision, leadership and passion for Early Years to a nursery where you can make a lasting difference.