Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager

Location: Shelton

Salary: £ 32,302.40

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Early Years professional ready to take the next step in your leadership career?

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Nursery Manager to lead a thriving nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care, education and safeguarding for children aged 0-5 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive organisation where you can make a genuine difference to children's lives while developing and inspiring a talented team.

The Role

As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management and day-to-day operation of the nursery. You will ensure a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, develop and flourish, while maintaining full compliance with EYFS, Ofsted and safeguarding requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the nursery team to deliver exceptional childcare and early years education.
• Ensure full compliance with EYFS, safeguarding, health and safety and Ofsted requirements.
• Oversee the implementation of a high-quality, inclusive curriculum that supports children's learning and development.
• Monitor children's progress and ensure appropriate interventions are in place where required.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and promote a strong safeguarding culture throughout the setting.
• Recruit, train, mentor and develop staff through supervision, appraisals and ongoing support.
• Manage staffing levels and ratios to ensure safe and effective provision.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, carers and external professionals.
• Oversee occupancy, admissions and retention to support nursery growth and sustainability.
• Manage budgets, resources and administrative processes effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain inspection readiness at all times.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Essential

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Previous experience in Management
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and child development.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Experience leading and motivating teams.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes for children.

Desirable

• Experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager.
• Level 5 qualification or above in Early Years.
• Designated Safeguarding Lead training.
• SENDCO, Paediatric First Aid or leadership qualifications.
• Experience managing budgets and occupancy levels.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Pension scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• The opportunity to lead a high-quality nursery and make a lasting impact on children's development.

Why Apply Through Reed?

When you apply through Reed, you'll work with a specialist consultant who understands the early years sector and is committed to supporting you throughout the recruitment process.

Benefits include:

• Dedicated support from application through to offer stage.
• Expert interview preparation and advice.
• Access to exclusive vacancies.
• Honest feedback and market insight.
• A trusted recruitment partner focused on finding the right opportunity for you.