⭐ Nursery Manager – Weymouth ⭐

An exciting opportunity to lead our nursery through its next chapter!

40 hours per week | All year round | 4 day week considered for the right candidate

Are you an experienced Nursery Manager looking for a new challenge where you can really make your mark?

At Mama Bear's Day Nursery in Weymouth, we are preparing for a significant expansion and are looking for a passionate, motivated Nursery Manager to lead our established setting through this exciting period of growth.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in developing our expanded nursery, bringing fresh ideas, shaping the learning environment and building a thriving team.

We're looking for someone with the drive, enthusiasm and vision to take our nursery forward, maintaining the high standards of care and education our families expect whilst helping us achieve our ambitions for the future.

The Role

As Nursery Manager, you'll take responsibility for the day to day running of the nursery whilst playing a key role in its exciting expansion and future development.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading, inspiring and developing a motivated and enthusiastic team.

• Playing an active role in shaping and developing the expanded nursery environment.

• Delivering outstanding care and early years education.

• Ensuring the nursery meets all EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.

• Driving occupancy, building relationships with families and supporting the nursery's continued growth.

• Managing budgets, staffing and operational performance.

• Creating a positive, supportive and engaging environment for children, families and colleagues.

What We're Looking For

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (minimum).

• Previous management or strong leadership experience within an early years setting.

• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding, Ofsted requirements and Health & Safety.

• Strong organisational, communication and people management skills.

• Confidence in managing budgets, occupancy and team performance.

• An ambitious, forward thinking leader who is excited by change, growth and the opportunity to make their mark!

Why Join Mama Bear's?

We believe great people deserve great perks. When you join us, you will enjoy:

• Your birthday off

• Free uniform

• Complimentary meals when dining with the children

• FREE childcare

• Christmas closure – you'll never work between Christmas and New Year

• All bank holidays off

• 33 days annual leave

• A strict no lone working policy so you are always supported

• Clear progression routes, with internal promotion wherever possible

• Extensive training and CPD, helping you grow your career

• Time back for meetings, training or events held outside nursery hours

We offer a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience, alongside a supportive and friendly working environment.

This is a full time position of 40 hours per week, all year round, although a 4 day working week may be considered for the right candidate.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you're looking for a role where you can do more than simply manage a nursery, and want the opportunity to shape its future, lead it through an exciting expansion and see your ideas come to life, we would love to hear from you!

Join Mama Bear's Weymouth and help us create an exciting next chapter!

Safeguarding & Compliance

As this role involves working closely with children, an enhanced DBS check is required. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Mama Bear's Day Nursery is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.