Nursery Manager
Join Our Team as a Nursery Manager!
Position: Nursery Manager (Development Opportunity for High-Performing Deputies)
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (DOE)
Why You'll Love Working Here
At our nursery, we believe in nurturing talent and providing a supportive environment where you can thrive. Here’s what we offer:
- Up to 25% annual salary bonus
- Generous holiday allowance: Up to 33 days (including bank holidays)
- Your birthday off: A special gift from us!
- Substantial childcare discount
- Ongoing professional development & training
- Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus
- Comprehensive support: Menopause support, financial wellbeing tools, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme & easy-access pension plan
- Discounted private medical insurance
- International travel opportunities: Explore best practices in early years education with our talent exchange programme
- Access to our Hive benefits platform: Exclusive retail discounts and wellbeing resources
And that’s just the beginning! Our Hive Wellbeing Hub offers mental health support, a dedicated Celebrating You space to recognize your achievements, and a Grow With Us programme to fuel your career ambitions.
About the Opportunity
This is an exciting chance for an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager ready to step into a full Nursery Manager role. Here’s what makes this position unique:
- You will take full leadership responsibility for a well-supported nursery.
- Enjoy autonomy from day one, backed by a strong regional and central support structure.
- We’re looking for someone who is already excelling in a deputy role and is eager to embrace broader ownership and leadership accountability.
About Our Nursery
Located in Leicester Oadby, our nursery is rated "Good" by Ofsted and has a capacity of 52 children. Opened in 2000, our purpose-built facility is designed on one level, creating a welcoming and friendly environment for children. With three spacious rooms, there’s plenty of room for play and learning. Plus, we offer free parking for our staff!
Role Responsibilities
Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:
- Taking full responsibility for the nursery’s operations.
- Leading and developing a high-performing early years team.
- Ensuring high standards of care, education, safeguarding, and compliance.
- Driving continuous improvement in practice and outcomes for children.
- Managing staffing, performance, and day-to-day operations.
- Building strong relationships with families and the local community.
- Collaborating with regional leadership to support quality and occupancy goals.
About You
We’re looking for a Deputy Manager ready for progression who can demonstrate:
- Strong, proven performance in a Deputy Nursery Manager role (preferably supernumerary).
- Confidence in leading rooms, staff, or key areas of a setting.
- A solid understanding of EYFS and Ofsted expectations.
- Experience supporting inspections or quality improvement initiatives.
- The ability to lead teams, influence practice, and manage responsibilities.
- A clear ambition to step into full nursery leadership.
You may already be acting up into manager responsibilities or leading significant areas of your current setting.
Qualifications and Experience
- NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3.
- Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you are a Deputy Nursery Manager eager to advance your career, we would love to hear from you!
