Nursery Manager

Join Our Team as a Nursery Manager!

Location: Riley Park

Type: Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week

Salary: Up to £42,200 per year + £1,000 Welcome Bonus + Quarterly Bonus Scheme worth £3,000 per year*

Are You the Leader We're Looking For?

If you're an experienced Nursery Manager seeking a nurturing environment where your leadership is valued, look no further! At Riley Park, we are on the hunt for a confident and seasoned Nursery Manager to guide our well-established nursery and foster a positive, high-quality atmosphere for children, families, and teams.

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

Imagine working in a beautiful historic setting, surrounded by caring educators, outdoor adventures by the river, and a warm community where every child is encouraged to shine. If you take pride in running a happy, organized nursery and leading a team that genuinely enjoys being part of something special, we want to hear from you!

What We Offer:

• £1,000 Welcome Bonus*
• 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 upholding high standards across 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 Qualifications:

• 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 Qualifications:

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

Ready to Apply?

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.

Riley Park 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. Discrimination of any kind has no place within the Family First Group.