29 nursery manager jobs found

Job Advert: Nursery Manager Location: Perrotts Folly Nursery, St Vincents Hall, Botany Walk, Birmingham, B16 8ED Salary: £30,000 per annum Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Job Type: Permanent About the Role We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Nursery Manager to lead our team at Perrotts Folly Nursery. Having recently completed our initial registration journey in late 2024, we are seeking an enthusiastic leader who can drive high standards of care, manage day-to-day operations, and help our setting thrive. Key Responsibilities Ensure full compliance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and Ofsted guidelines. Lead on staff recruitment, induction, mentoring, and regular supervision. Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and maintain a secure environment for all children. Build strong, professional partnerships with parents, carers, and the local community....

Lead one of London's most unique nurseries   At The Hive, children spend their days outdoors. Our Forest School nursery is based at Stave Hill Ecology Park, where children have the freedom to explore the woodland, meadow and open spaces, develop confidence and independence, and build a strong connection with the natural world. We’re looking for an experienced Forest School Nursery Manager to lead our small nursery team. We’re looking for someone who values child-led learning, strong relationships and giving children the time and space to follow their interests. It’s a hands-on role with plenty of variety, and a real opportunity to help shape how the nursery develops over the coming years.     About The Hive   The Hive is a Certified B Corporation and one of London's leading Forest School organisations. Since 2014, we've welcomed thousands of children through our Forest School holiday camps, workshops and outdoor learning programmes. Since...

Nursery Manager Acorn Childcare - Cold Harbour Day Nursery & Nature Kindergarten Full Time | £37,440-£48,256 Per annum/£18-£23 Per hour If you are offered a Manager role, you will receive a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. Leadership Opportunity Are you an experienced Nursery Manager looking for an exciting opportunity to lead a nursery that has a strong outdoor learning ethos? At Acorn Cold Harbour , we are passionate about providing exceptional early years experiences that inspire curiosity, independence and a lifelong love of learning. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Manager to lead our talented team and continue driving outstanding outcomes for children, families and staff.  About Acorn Cold Harbour At the heart of Acorn Cold Harbour is our day nursery, where babies and young children receive high-quality care and early education in warm,...

Nursery Manager Registered Manager | EYFS & Safeguarding Lead | Full-time, permanent Reports to: Owner & Director (board level only) Manages: Deputy Manager, Business & Operations Coordinator, all Practitioners Registered places: 116 children aged 0 to 5 Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Flexibility required for Ofsted, events and quarterly board meetings. Contract: Permanent, subject to 6-month probationary period, enhanced DBS clearance with barred list check, and Ofsted suitability checks. Start date: As soon as possible. A structured 4 to 6 week handover with the outgoing manager is built into the process. Role purpose The Nursery Manager is the operational and professional heart of Dickory Docks. You will lead every aspect of the nursery's day-to-day operation: the quality of care and education delivered to children, the development and wellbeing of your team, compliance with Ofsted and EYFS requirements, and the...

DEPUTY NURSERY MANAGER – TERM TIME ONLY 📍 Woodford Green / Barking, East London Hours: 30 hours per week,Term Term only (some flexibility may be considered for an exceptional Csndidate) Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only £15.00 - £16.00  per hour + accrued holiday pay (depending on experience) 🗓️ Term Time Only – Excellent Work-Life Balance SpectacularKidz is looking for an experienced, confident and enthusiastic Deputy Nursery Manager to join our growing Early Years team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Deputy, Third in Charge, Senior Practitioner or strong Room Leader who is ready to take the next step into nursery leadership. ✨ Why join us? • Term-time working – enjoy the school holidays and a better work-life balance • Accrued holiday pay on top of your term-time earnings • Opportunities for additional holiday cover work if you would like to earn more • Genuine opportunity for career progression within our growing group...

We are looking for an outstanding Nursery Manager to join our client’s team. This will be a varied “hands on” Manager role working for a lovely settingwho are looking for a personable and passionate Manager that enjoys all area of the role and has experience as a Manager in previous settings. The role of the Nursery Manager will include: Ensure that children are kept safe, and that staff understand, and when necessary, follow safeguarding procedures Promote and facilitate partnerships with parents/carers and other family members To manage and be responsible for the day to day running of the nursery to ensure a safe and efficient Day Nursery To implement the daily routine To ensure the safety and hygiene of all equipment, repairs or replacement as necessary To ensure that the nursery is safe, stimulating and compliant with EYFS, Ofsted, Local Authorities, relevant bodies and safeguarding requirements. To manage and deliver against agreed Key...

Purpose of the role The Nursery Manager will provide visible, hands-on leadership during the launch and early growth of Lily’s Nursery and Daycare. The postholder will ensure that children are safeguarded, that the nursery is ready to operate safely and effectively, and that families receive a welcoming, reliable and high-quality service. Key responsibilities ·        Lead the nursery’s safeguarding culture and ensure children’s welfare, safety and wellbeing are promoted at all times. ·        Establish consistently high standards of care, early learning, inclusion, health, hygiene and parent partnership. ·        Build and lead a skilled, dependable and values-led staff team. ·        Prepare the nursery for opening, ensuring rooms, resources, records, policies, staffing and operational systems are in place. ·        Promote Lily’s Nursery and Daycare and lead the enquiry, visit, registration and settling-in journey so that places are filled...

We’re looking for an experienced Nursery Manager to lead our small, but steadily growing, friendly nursery in Ashington. This position offers more than just managing a nursery. It’s about creating a space where children feel safe, valued, and excited to learn; where families know they’re in good hands; and where your team enjoys coming to work each day. You’ll be joining a well-established nursery group with a supportive local team behind you, giving you the freedom to lead while having the support you need to thrive.   What you’ll be doing As Nursery Manager, you’ll have overall responsibility for the daily operations of the nursery, ensuring that we continue to provide a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for every child. You’ll lead by example, spending time with your team, supporting them on the floor, coaching their development, and celebrating their successes. You’ll build positive relationships with parents, collaborate closely with external...

Job Description: At Tiny Treasures, we believe every child is unique, full of potential, and deserving of the very best start in life. With three vibrant rooms (Baby Room, Toddler Room, and Pre-School), we care for up to 65 children in a warm, welcoming space rated Good by Ofsted. We’re open 7:30am–6:30pm, Monday to Friday, and we’re proud of our nurturing ethos, strong parent partnerships, and commitment to high-quality early years education. We have recently renovated our garden area, offering a bright and stimulating space for our children. Working hours can be full-time over 4 or 5 days. Overview: We’re looking for a confident, compassionate, and experienced Nursery Manager to lead our Tiny Treasures team. You’ll be the heartbeat of the nursery inspiring staff, championing curriculum excellence, and ensuring every child thrives in a safe, stimulating environment. This is more than a management role it’s a chance to shape practice, build relationships, and lead...

Nursery Manager – Acorn at Hedgerows, Netherfield About the Role At Acorn Early Years, we believe every child deserves the very best start in life. We are looking for a passionate and values-driven Nursery Manager to lead Hedgerows Nursery, creating a warm, nurturing, and inspiring environment where children, families, and staff feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. This role is rooted in our commitment to working alongside families and communities, particularly those facing social and economic challenges and in partnership with the adjoining Family Centre. You will play a vital role in building strong relationships, supporting early intervention, and ensuring every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential. What You’ll Be Doing Inspiring Leadership Lead with compassion, integrity, and a clear commitment to putting children first Create a positive, inclusive culture where staff feel supported, motivated, and proud of their work...

Nursery Manager needed at this vibrant and welcoming nursery in Tower Hamlets! We are looking for a Nursery Manager who is passionate about early years education and has experience working as a Manager or Deputy Manager in a nursery. You will ensure safeguarding practices are followed at all times and that the curriculum is implemented effectively and fully in line with EYFS requirements. As a Nursery Manager, some of your key responsibilities will also include building relationships with parents/carers, managing staff and resources, and promoting a positive and inclusive atmosphere in the nursery for both staff and children. This nursery really values its staff, and this is a great role for a Deputy Manager looking for a step up or a Nursery Manager looking for a change! Benefits of working here include: A salary that recognises your value Opportunities for fast progression All training fully-funded Paid time away from nursery for face to face training Cycle-to-work...

We have an exciting opportunity for an Early Years Specialist with experience of leadership and management to lead our 'outstanding' Pre-School provision. The working pattern is: 8.00am-4.00pm Mon-Thursday & 8.00am-3.30pm Fridays (with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break).   This is a term-time only role (+ optional 5-10 days extra days during school holidays). The setting is open 8.45am-3.00pm (school days only) and there is some flexibility with working hours outside of these times. This is a term time only job with some insets it would be perfect for an Early Years Professional who would like to benefit from term time only working arrangements  The successful candidate will: Lead the Pre-School team offering high-quality early education Manage the day-to-day running of the pre-school Plan & Deliver a balanced curriculum using the EYFS framework Assess  children’s development and use this to plan and deliver sessions & interventions Take...

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.  Role:  Nursery Manager. Location:  Maples Day Nursery | Winchester | SO22 6RT. Nursery capacity:  124 places. Contract:  Permanent | 37.5 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern:  Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:00-18:30. Salary:  £42,178.50-£55,419 per annum (pro-rata)  plus discretionary bonus scheme. Responsible to:  Area Manager. We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989.  Within our 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’, supporting one another to grow and succeed.  Why join us? Generous annual leave:   30 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), plus paid bank holidays.  Work-life balance:   Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the...

Are you ready to inspire and lead an Outstanding Early Years Provision in a Unique Forest School Environment? We are seeking a passionate and experienced Early Years Manager to join our team and make a difference every day. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to lead our setting, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where children can thrive. Rosedene’s mission is to provide the most enriching learning opportunities , within a nurturing environment , for our children to be kind, curious and confident, ready to shape the world. We’re a small family business, established for over 30 years and we’re proud of the high-quality experiences we offer across our 11 nurseries in the North of England. This is only made possible by our exceptional nursery teams. Our children & families are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking to recruit a trustworthy and passionate person who is...

Nursery Manager – Exciting New Opportunity Are you a qualified and experienced Nursery Manager full of energy, creativity and fresh ideas? Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge within a newly opened, recently registered OFSTED nursery? If so, we’d love to hear from you. We are looking for an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a brand-new, OFSTED-registered nursery in Farnworth, Bolton. This role is perfect for someone highly motivated and enthusiastic, who can work closely with Directors to guide staff and deliver a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children. You will build strong partnerships with parents and remain focused on delivering exceptional childcare standards. As a confident leader, you’ll inspire your team and support children through their early learning journey, helping them grow, develop and thrive. Key Responsibilities • Maintain and achieve outstanding childcare standards • Lead, manage and...

Nursery: Haslemere House Day Nursery Hours: Full-time (Monday–Friday) Age Range: 9 months – 5 years Purpose of the Role The Nursery Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and day-to-day operation of Haslemere House Day Nursery. The role ensures the delivery of high-quality early years education and care , compliance with EYFS and Ofsted requirements , and a safe, nurturing environment for children, staff, and families. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Management Lead, support, and motivate the nursery team to deliver outstanding childcare. Manage staff rotas, deployment, supervision, appraisals, and training. Promote a positive, professional, and inclusive working culture. Ensure effective communication across all rooms and teams. Safeguarding & Welfare Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or ensure DSL coverage. Ensure all safeguarding, health & safety, and welfare...

Nursery Manager needed at this vibrant and welcoming nursery in Canning Town! We are looking for a Nursery Manager who is passionate about early years education and has experience working as a Manager or Deputy Manager in a nursery. You will ensure safeguarding practices are followed at all times and that the curriculum is implemented effectively and fully in line with EYFS requirements. As a Nursery Manager, some of your key responsibilities will also include building relationships with parents/carers, managing staff and resources, and promoting a positive and inclusive atmosphere in the nursery for both staff and children. This nursery really values its staff, and this is a great role for a Deputy Manager looking for a step up or a Nursery Manager looking for a change! Benefits of working here include: A salary that recognises your value Opportunities for fast progression All training fully-funded Paid time away from nursery for face to face training Private health...

New Nursery in Northfleet, Gravesend looking for a strong and dedicated Manager to join the team ASAP! This wonderful independent nursery is starts in January and is a 37 place setting, with dedicated rooms for each age group, alongside a large and secure outdoor play area perfect for extended learning and play. We are looking for a Nursery Manager who is passionate about early years education and has experience working as a Manager or Deputy Manager in a nursery. You will ensure safeguarding practices are followed at all times and that the curriculum is implemented effectively and fully in line with EYFS requirements. As a Nursery Manager, some of your key responsibilities will also include building relationships with parents/carers, managing staff and resources, and promoting a positive and inclusive atmosphere in the nursery for both staff and children. To be considered for this position you must have: At least a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare...

New Nursery in Enfield looking for a strong and dedicated Manager to join the team ASAP! This wonderful independent nursery is opening later this month and is a 77 place setting, with dedicated rooms for each age group, alongside a large and secure outdoor play area perfect for extended learning and play. We are looking for a Nursery Manager who is passionate about early years education and has experience working as a Manager or Deputy Manager in a nursery. You will ensure safeguarding practices are followed at all times and that the curriculum is implemented effectively and fully in line with EYFS requirements. As a Nursery Manager, some of your key responsibilities will also include building relationships with parents/carers, managing staff and resources, and promoting a positive and inclusive atmosphere in the nursery for both staff and children. To be considered for this position you must have: At least a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare Experience...

To effectively manage the day-to-day running of the Nursery, including financial operations.    To ensure that all legislation in relation to registration with regulatory bodies, Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Birth to Five matters, special needs, safeguarding, Health & Safety is met. To ensure that all company policies and procedures are adhered to.   To recruit, support, train and appraise all staff.   To ensure that all children attending the setting are kept safe and receive rich and stimulating play experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development.