Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Leader to manage a beautiful, private early years setting in the Gloucestershire area.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong leader who can lead a beautiful setting, maintain high standards, build strong relationships with families and driving the nursery forward.
Working Hours Per week: 7:30am-6pm Monday TO Thursday
Flexible with the conditions of the position for the right applicant
Benefits of Working with this Nursery...
- 22.5 days' holiday + your birthday off.
- Paid leave between Christmas and New Year.
- Life insurance & PMI.
- Company pension scheme.
- Free uniform, meals, snacks and drinks.
- Free on-site parking.
- Medicash wellbeing benefits, including healthcare cashback, virtual GP, Employee Assistance Programme, physiotherapy, gym and retail discounts, and more.
The Nursery itself.... The nursery is a very spacicous and homley setting, in a tranquill location. (More info given at interview stage)
Roles and Responsiblities...
- Lead, motivate and develop the nursery team
- Maintain excellent standards of safeguarding, welfare and child protection, and drive continuous improvement and Ofsted readiness.
- Manage staff performance, recruitment, training, supervision, rotas and deployment.
- Take ownership of occupancy, enquiries, viewings and admissions.
- Build strong relationships with parents, ensuring excellent communication and customer service.
- Monitor key nursery performance, including staffing, occupancy, expenditure and KPIs.
- Work effectively with external professionals and agencies where required.
What sort of manager the nursery is looking for...
- Experienced Nursery Manager or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready for the next step.
- Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.
- Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- Passionate about children, early years and team development.
You Must Have:
- A minimum Level 3 full and relevant Early Years qualification
- Previous experience as a Nursery Manager, or substantial Deputy Manager
Start date & Handover...
December 2026, with a full handover alongside the current Manager through to January 2027.
If you are interested - Please do apply
Nursery Name
Founded in 2009, CLASS Recruitment connects early years settings with carefully selected early years professionals. Our experienced consultants bring first-hand nursery knowledge and over 45 years of combined recruitment experience, so we understand what makes the right fit for your setting.
We work with nurseries, pre-schools, children’s centers, schools and other early-year-old settings across the Southwest.
We connect early years professionals with opportunities across the South West, from flexible temporary shifts to permanent positions. With a team that knows the early years sector, you’ll receive a personal service and support from people who understand your work.