An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nursery Manager / Deputy Manager to join a well-established early-year provider, committed to creating a safe, nurturing and development-focused environment for young children whilst supporting families and carers.

As a Nursery Manager / Deputy Manager, you will lead nursery operations, oversee staff, ensure compliance, and maintain high standards of childcare provision. This full-time role offers salary range of £40,000 – £45,000 and benefits.

You will have minimum 1 year of experience working as a Nursery Manager or 2 years of experience working as a Deputy Manager 

You will be responsible for:

• Leading and supporting the nursery team, ensuring consistent high-quality practice.
• Overseeing day-to-day operations, including staffing rotas and operational planning.
• Ensuring funding hours are accurately recorded and processed through relevant systems.
• Creating a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment for children’s development.
• Communicating with parents and carers regarding progress, wellbeing and updates.
• Ensuring full compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Managing key administrative duties including records, audits, and payroll submissions.

Essential Requirements

About You

• Previous experience as a Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, Early Years Manager, Childcare Manager or in a similar early years leadership role
• Background working directly with children and understanding of child development principles.
• Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and childcare regulations.

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of experience working as a Nursery Manager OR Minimum 2 years of experience working as a Deputy Manager.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary
• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Referral programme
• Health & wellbeing programme

Apply now for this exceptional Nursery Manager opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.

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