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 rewarding our team members for their hard work and dedication. Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Up to 25% annual salary bonus
- Generous holiday package: Up to 33 days off (including bank holidays)
- Your birthday off: A special gift from us to you!
- Substantial childcare discount
- Ongoing professional development: Training to help you grow
- Enhanced family leave: Plus a return-to-work bonus
- Support for menopause: 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
- 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 space to celebrate 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. You will:
- Take full leadership responsibility for a nursery
- Be supported by a strong regional team and central support teams
- Enjoy autonomy from day one, with a structure designed to help you succeed
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 space for play and learning. Plus, we offer free parking for our staff!
Your Key Responsibilities
- Step into full Nursery Manager responsibility for a well-supported setting
- Lead and develop a high-performing early years team
- Ensure high standards of care, education, safeguarding, and compliance
- Drive continuous improvement in practice and outcomes for children
- Take ownership of staffing, performance, and day-to-day operations
- Build strong relationships with families and the local community
- Collaborate with regional leadership to support quality and occupancy goals
What We’re Looking For
We want a Deputy Manager who is ready for progression and 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 work
- The ability to lead teams, influence practice, and manage responsibility
- A clear ambition to step into full nursery leadership
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, organisational, 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!
