56 senior nursery manager jobs found

 If you are offered a Senior EYP role, you will receive a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Early Years Practitioner for our Westcroft Nursery.  Acorn at Westcroft is situated in the Westcroft District Centre, and is adjacent to our training centre where we host training for our staff and other early years professionals. The nursery has three outdoor play areas, giving children the opportunity to free-flow indoors and outdoors to access a full range of activities. Acorn places a strong emphasis on outdoor play and learning, and the children will be outdoors at some point every day, whatever the weather. Included in our fees are regular Forest School sessions. These exciting educational experiences are suitable for pre-schoolers and are delivered by fully trained forest school leaders and offer an innovative approach to outdoor play. We are very fortunate to have Howe...

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.  Role:  Nursery Quality Manager (supernumerary). Location:  Mulberry Day Nursery | Maidenhead | SL6 4ET. Contract:  Permanent | 37.5 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern:  Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:00-18:30 | Choose a 4 or 5 day week. Salary:  £35,178-£40,033.50 per annum (pro-rata). Responsible to:  Nursery 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:  25 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.  Work-life balance:   Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days...

 If you are offered a Senior EYP role, you will receive a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We’re thrilled to announce that our brand-new nursery in the heart of Deanshanger village is now open and welcoming children! Nestled next to the community centre, our nursery is located in the former Deanshanger pre-school building, a space that served local families for many years. We’re proud to bring it back to life with a fresh vision and a deep commitment to early years care. Our Deanshanger nursery will specialise in the under three age group, welcoming babies and toddlers under three years of age initially, offering a nurturing, stimulating environment where little ones can thrive. With a beautiful garden space and a strong emphasis on outdoor play, babies and toddlers will enjoy daily access to the outdoors, rain or shine! We have active CCTV in place throughout the nursery to help maintain a safe and secure environment...

This is a great opportunity for someone who would like to develop their career in childcare. The ideal candidate can show (or would be willing to develop): Great leadership skills Enthusiasm and commitment Effective communication and motivation skills Support in the day to day running of the setting Great organisational Skills Support others Learning They can deliver a high quality of standards of care for all children Great understanding of the EYFS, SEN & Safeguarding. This is an opportunity for someone who already has experience in a nursery setting but is keen to develop into a senior role and work alongside management, you  must have a level 3 or above in childcare.  Full time/All year round position (4 or 5 full days) Benefits Additional leave   

If you are offered a Deputy Manager role, you will received a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for an exceptional Deputy Manager to join our management team at our Deanshanger Nursery.  Nestled next to the community centre, our nursery is located in the former Deanshanger pre-school building, a space that served local families for many years. We’re proud to bring it back to life with a fresh vision and a deep commitment to early years care. Our Deanshanger nursery will specialise in the under three age group, welcoming babies and toddlers under three years of age initially, offering a nurturing, stimulating environment where little ones can thrive. With a beautiful garden space and a strong emphasis on outdoor play, babies and toddlers will enjoy daily access to the outdoors, rain or shine! We have active CCTV in place throughout the nursery to help maintain a safe and secure environment for your child....

If you are offered a Deputy Manager role, you will received a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for an exceptional Deputy Manager to join our management team at our Hedgerows Nursery in Milton Keynes. This is a permanent position, initially covering maternity leave. Further discussions regarding vacancies will take place at the end of the maternity leave.  This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Practitioner who is ready to take the next step in their career and play a key role in leading a high-quality, child-centred provision. As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Nursery Manager to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery, role-modelling excellent practice and supporting the team to deliver outstanding care and education. You will take a lead on operational standards, staff development, safeguarding, and creating a warm, inclusive environment where children...

Nursery Manager - Just Imagine Day Nursery - Maldon Salary – Competitive 40 hours per week Just Imagine Maldon Day Nursery is a warm, welcoming setting with a truly homely feel, proudly rated Good by Ofsted (September 2025). We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic and passionate Nursery Manager to help shape our nursery’s next chapter. Caring for children aged 18 months to 5 years, our children learn and play in age-based rooms with plenty of age-appropriate equipment and activities. Our dedicated team brings the EYFS curriculum to life through exciting, stimulating experiences, supporting every child to grow in confidence, curiosity, and independence. If you’re ready to inspire a team, nurture young minds, and make a real difference every day — this could be the role for you Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Quarterly bonus * earn an extra £3000 per...

If you are offered a EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for a Lead practitioner at our Mulberry Bear Nursery within the Open University Campus. Acorn at Mulberry Bear is a 62 place day nursery in Milton Keynes, which offers full and part-time care for children aged four months to four years, and is open 7:30am until 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. This is a full time position 40 hours per week.   The Early Years Lead Practitioner role is a steppingstone into more senior positions and will allow for leadership skills to be developed through direct and ongoing support from senior staff. Excellent leaderships skills are crucial for senior positions and the Early Years Lead Practitioner role will help develop these essential competencies. The Early Years Lead Practitioner is a role suited to those with a good amount of practical experience within an early years...

If you are offered a EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for a Lead practitioner at our Wolverton Mill Nursery. Acorn Wolverton Mill provides high quality, affordable childcare and early years education for the local community.  The building is purpose built with four spacious play areas indoors, with direct access to four play areas which allows the children to free-flow continuously. Wolverton Mill offers full and part time care for up to 84 children from the ages of 4 months to 4 years, and we are open from 7:30am – 6pm Monday to Friday all year round. This is a full time position 40 hours per week.   The Early Years Lead Practitioner role is a steppingstone into more senior positions and will allow for leadership skills to be developed through direct and ongoing support from senior staff. Excellent leaderships skills are crucial for senior positions and the Early...

If you are offered a EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for an experienced Lead Practitioner to join our nursery in Westcroft. This is a full time position 40 hours per week. Acorn at Westcroft is situated in the Westcroft District Centre, and is adjacent to our training centre where we host training for our staff and other early years professionals. The nursery has three outdoor play areas, giving children the opportunity to free-flow indoors and outdoors to access a full range of activities. Acorn places a strong emphasis on outdoor play and learning, and the children will be outdoors at some point every day, whatever the weather. Included in our fees are regular Forest School sessions. These exciting educational experiences are suitable for pre-schoolers and are delivered by fully trained forest school leaders and offer an innovative approach to outdoor play. We are very...

Job title: Nursery Deputy Manager   Purpose of post Ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted Ensure a high standard of physical, personal, emotional, social and intellectual education and care for all children in the nursery Implement high standards of quality practices through supervisions and support for the team members within the nursery Day-to-day management of the nursery, including quality improvement, marketing and administration.   Key areas High standards of care and early learning of all children Team building and staff management Marketing and business development.   Responsible to: Nursery Directors   Main duties Lead the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure and ensure all team members are able to do the same. Keep up-to-date with relevant safeguarding and child protection training and cascade...

We are looking for the perfect candidate who gives the best cuddles, knows how to keep children safe, and most of all create fun, educational and stimulating activities for babies aged 0-2 years. Now the boring bit: Tip Top Day Nursery Job description Job;   Room Leader-   Senior   Early Years Practitioner Level 3 (Qualification must be full and relevant to be included in ratio - see Early Years qualification list) Reports to;   Tip Top Day Nursery Bilston Manager- Charliey, and Owners Lisa and Kate. Length of probation period ; Nine   months Location:   Tip Top Day Nursery, Bilston, Connaught road, wv14 6ny. Purpose of the job;   To lead and support fellow room staff in their professional development, with the support of the manager and deputy. To help to further develop a growing baby room with capacity for 6 under 1's . To provide high quality care for all of the children in our setting and to ensure that they make progress in their...

As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner you will be assisting the nursery management on the day-to-day running of the nursery. You will be supporting the room leader and the team to plan and deliver the highest standard of care throughout the nurseries as detailed in the childcare audit and OFSTED inspections. You will be flexible and will adapt to any of the rooms and setting as and when needed. You will maintain regular learning journals of all the children to measure their development and to able to efficiently and effectively hand over key person’s responsibility. You will proactively work with the nursery manager, the deputy manager and the room leader to promote positive and healthy working culture whilst inspiring the team to excel in their endeavours. You will be a key person for a group of children to ensure each child’s redevelopment is monitored and identify next stage of progression or if further learning support is required. You will support fellow key persons in your team...

As a Room-Based Deputy Manager (RBDM), you will support the nursery management in the day-to-day running of the nursery. You will work alongside management and the wider team to plan and deliver the highest standards of care and education, as detailed in the childcare audit and OFSTED inspections. Flexibility is essential, as you may be required to work across different rooms and settings when needed. You will also act as a key person to a small group of children , ensuring their individual needs are met and their development is regularly observed, assessed, and supported. You will maintain up-to-date learning journals on Tapestry and ensure smooth handovers where needed. Working proactively with the manager, deputy manager, and room leaders, you will help promote a positive and healthy team culture while inspiring others to excel. You’ll play a role in supporting children’s progress and identifying when additional learning support or an individual education plan (IEP) is...

JOB PURPOSE As a deputy nursery manager, you will be assisting the nursery management on the day-to-day running of one of the two nurseries and a drop-in centre. You will work with the nursery manager to effectively lead all the staff within QCCA’s children services ensuring consistency in policy whilst developing and inspiring the team to excel in their endeavours. In the absence of the nursery manager, you will undertake the day-today management of the nursery. You will support the manager to oversee all the activities, planning, monitoring, review, budget, and administration, and effectively communicate with the parents and guardian on day-to-day bases. You will support the manager to drive and deliver the highest standard of care throughout the nurseries as detailed in the childcare audit and OFSTED inspections. You need to manage staff shortfall by deploying excess staff to other settings and drop-in centres as and when needed. KEY DUTIES To assist in ensuring...

Nursery Practitioner Job description Reports to:     Nursery Manager, Key Objective: To work as a member of the nursery team, showing initiative and creativity to foster an environment which encourages the children’s all round development and where high standards of care are provided. Responsibilities: Operational Be a reliable member of a team, working co-operatively and with flexibility. Observe each child’s progress and report on achievements, looking for progression and continuity. Keep records of each child’s day to day activities for parents/colleagues reference. Develop excellent communications with parents/carers, encouraging them to participate in their child’s progress and development. Supervise children at play (indoors and outdoors) and at mealtimes. Formulate, operate and evaluate a programme of activities, suitable for the age range of children, following the EYFS framework....

To deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 2-5 years. ● To ensure that the preschool nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others. ● To developing partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development. ● To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the Deputy Nursery Manager/Nursery Manager ● To complete all academic aspects of the apprenticeship to provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times. ● To deliver an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress. ● To understand and work to the nurseries policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies. ● To plan activities which ensure each child is supported. ● To be a key person. ● To ensure records are properly...

To deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 2-5 years. ● To ensure that the preschool nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others. ● To developing partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development. ● To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the Deputy Nursery Manager/Nursery Manager ● To complete all academic aspects of the apprenticeship to provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times. ● To deliver an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress. ● To understand and work to the nurseries policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies. ● To plan activities which ensure each child is supported. ● To be a key person. ● To ensure records are properly...

Nursery Third in Charge – Job Description Purpose of the Role The Nursery Third in Charge plays a key leadership role within the nursery, supporting the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager in the effective day-to-day running of the setting. The post holder will demonstrate strong professional practice, a secure understanding of statutory requirements, and a commitment to high-quality early years provision in line with the EYFS, Ofsted expectations, and company policies. This role includes taking managerial responsibility during extended nursery hours, acting as a role model for staff, and contributing to a positive, inclusive, and well-organised nursery environment.   Key Responsibilities Leadership and Management Support the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager in the effective daily management of the nursery. Take responsibility for leading the setting during designated periods, including opening and closing the nursery....

Level 3-4 Nursery Practitioner - Maternity cover Key Person - Job Description Overall job role To deliver and ensure a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years. To support the room manager with the daily running of the room To ensure the room and resources are safe and appropriate for children, staff and others. To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development. To take on the role of being a key person, observing, assessing and planning for each individual child Duties To support the management team with the effective daily running of your room To have a sound knowledge of Company policies, procedures, and expectations To act as an excellent role model to the staff team and children. To take responsibility for excellent hygiene, health and safety and security practice within the nursery To...