24 nursery team leader jobs found

⭐ 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...

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...

About BrightSteps BrightSteps Montessori School is a brand-new, independent nursery in Bracknell welcoming children from 6 months to 5 years. Our vision is a calm, nurturing and inspiring environment where every child feels secure, respected and able to develop independence, curiosity and a love of learning. We combine Montessori-inspired practice with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). We are seeking a Nursery Manager to join our founding team and establish the culture, quality and day-to-day operations of BrightSteps from the outset. This is an opportunity to build a setting in which children flourish, families feel connected and practitioners are supported to do their best work. Role purpose The Nursery Manager is accountable to the Nursery Director for the safe, effective and high-quality day-to-day operation of the nursery. The Nursery Manager will lead staff, safeguard children, oversee the EYFS curriculum and Montessori-inspired environment, maintain...

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...

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our close-knit rural setting supporting the existing team. Are you passionate about creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where children are encouraged to explore, investigate and develop their own ideas through a curiosity-led approach? We are looking for an inspirational and dedicated Preschool Manager to lead our warm and welcoming, charity-run rural setting. The successful candidate will work closely with our dedicated team, families and wider community, providing a strong leadership while ensuring the highest standards of care, learning and safeguarding. This is a wonderful opportunity for an enthusiastic leader to join our established team. Essential Qualifications for this role: A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification as a minimum. Safeguarding/Child Protection training appropriate to the role. Experience working in an early years/preschool setting, with experience of...

Early Years Practitioners – Opportunities Across Oxfordshire SOEC Recruitment is building a network of brilliant Early Years professionals looking for their next opportunity across Oxfordshire. Whether you're actively job hunting, thinking about making a change, or simply curious about what opportunities might be available, I'd love to hear from you. I'm looking to connect with: Level 2 and Level 3 Early Years Practitioners Nursery Nurses Room Leaders Deputy Managers Nursery Managers Experienced Early Years professionals This isn't an application for one specific vacancy. By registering with SOEC, you can tell me what you are looking for: your preferred location, hours, type of setting and the role you'd like next. When a suitable opportunity comes up, I can then get in touch to see whether it's something you'd be interested in. There is no charge to candidates for registering with SOEC or for our recruitment service. Roles: Permanent,...

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...

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...

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...

Purpose of the Job To work as part of the playgroup team, providing effective management and leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality care and education for pre-school and pre-pre-school children. To fulfil all legal and statutory requirements and to contribute to and implement the playgroup’s policies and procedures. The overall policies and procedures of the group are set by the Management Committee, to whom the Manager/Leader is accountable. Within this framework, the Manager/Leader is responsible for the day-to-day running of the setting, ensuring a safe, caring, and welcoming environment for all children and their families.

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...

Yüme Wandsworth Nursery & Preschool is a progressive independent nursery beautifully located right next to the Wandsworth Park and Thames River in Putney, London. With good proximity (10mins walk) to Wandsworth Station and East Putney Station. Please check out our website at www.yumeschool.com. We are looking for multi-talented, experienced strong passionate professional to develop their career path with challenging but rewarding growth opportunities. This post is for qualified/Unqualified nursery educator who holds relevant UK Early Years. About the position Your role: • Supporting children's development through the provision of safe, stimulating child-centred learning and play • Delivering activities to support and extend children’s learning and development outcomes • Monitoring, assessing and recording children’s progress • Planning and delivering next steps to support children’s development • Being a responsible Key person of enrolled...

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...

Childcare Manager / Early Years Manager  – Another Place, The Lake | Kids Zone Manager Warm hospitality and contemporary comfort combine with views over Ullswater and the fells. Another Place, The Lake is for taking it easy with your favourite people, exploring the wilderness, swimming beneath a full moon, paddleboarding across the lake, eating and drinking well, letting go and having a good time. Another Place Hotels – a place to take your hospitality career to new heights. With a team that values connection, flexibility, variety, and challenge, we're all about making a meaningful impact on our guest’s holiday. Our three core values - We Care, We Notice, We Change – show what it means to work for a hotel which goes above and beyond for our team and guests. At Another Place, we don't just provide a place for our guests to rest their heads - we create memorable experiences that they'll remember for a lifetime. An unforgettable holiday experience amidst 18 acres of Lake...

Ready to lead, inspire and make little moments matter? Nursery Deputy Manager Caring Kindergartens | Big hearts. Brilliant teams. Bright futures. Are you ready to take the next step in your Early Years career? Do you have the passion to help children thrive, the confidence to support a team and the ambition to make a real difference every single day? At Caring Kindergartens, we’re looking for a fantastic Deputy Manager to help lead our nursery, inspire our team and create the kind of environment where children, families and colleagues feel they truly belong. This is so much more than a management role. It’s an opportunity to be a positive influence, bring out the best in others and help shape the future of a nursery where children are at the heart of everything we do. If you’re someone who leads with warmth, believes in doing things well and isn’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and get involved, we’d love to meet you! What will you bring to the role?...

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Jolly Tots Day Nursery (Nursery Manager role) Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Jolly Tots Day Nursery.   Requirements; A Level 3 Childcare qualification is essential Previous experience in a Managers role Previous experience with Ofsted Have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English, or equivalent  Welcome to Jolly Tots Day Nursery, a warm, friendly, and nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued, and at home. We provide high-quality care in a calm and welcoming setting, supporting each child with the same love, patience, and attention a parent would give their own. Our dedicated team builds strong, trusting relationships with children and families, ensuring every child feels secure and confident. We recognise each child as an individual...

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...