Nursery Manager

Join Our Team as a Nursery Manager!

Location: Kids Play Bury St Edmunds

Contract: FTC 12 months Maternity Cover | 40 Hours Per Week

Salary: Up to £37,500 per year + Quarterly Bonus Scheme worth £3,000 per year*

Are you an experienced Nursery Manager seeking a nurturing environment where your leadership is valued? Look no further! Kids Play Bury St Edmunds is on the hunt for a confident and skilled Nursery Manager to lead our well-established nursery and foster a positive, high-quality atmosphere for children, families, and staff.

This role is perfect for a passionate Early Years leader who thrives on developing teams, driving standards, and cultivating a nursery culture where both children and staff flourish. Join us in a stable setting with supportive senior leadership and a strong team foundation, where you can lead with confidence!

At Kids Play Bury St Edmunds, we emphasize outdoor and nature-based learning. Our children engage in hands-on experiences, exploring and learning through play in a natural environment. If you take pride in running a happy, organized nursery and leading a team that enjoys being part of something special, we want to hear from you!

What We Offer:

• Quarterly bonus scheme worth up to £3,000 per year*
• 75% childcare discount
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Genuine progression opportunities within a growing group
• Supportive and approachable senior leadership team
• Employee wellbeing & assistance programme
• Refer a friend bonus up to £750
• Well-resourced nursery with a positive team culture

*Terms and conditions apply.

Your Role:

As the Nursery Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of the nursery while maintaining high standards throughout the setting. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating, and developing your nursery team
• Ensuring EYFS and safeguarding compliance
• Building strong partnerships with parents
• Driving occupancy and overall nursery performance
• Leading Ofsted preparation and inspections
• Supporting staff development and wellbeing
• Creating a positive, professional team culture

This is a hands-on leadership role where your experience, leadership style, and decision-making will make a genuine impact every day.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification
• Previous Nursery Management experience
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding
• Experience leading teams within Early Years
• Passion for delivering high-quality childcare and education

Desirable:

• Level 5 qualification in Childcare, Leadership, or Management
• Experience achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes

Apply today! If you’re looking for a Nursery Manager role where you can lead confidently, feel supported, and genuinely enjoy coming to work, we would love to speak with you.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Kids Play Bury St Edmunds is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with respect and equality. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families according to their individual needs.