Salary
💰 £33,779 - £45,344 per year
About the role
- Lead and manage all aspects of nursery operations, including team deployment/rotas, budgets, and compliance
- Drive delivery of the play-based N Curriculum to ensure every child thrives
- Develop and inspire team through coaching, training, and performance management
- Build strong partnerships with families and the local community
- Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements are met
- Oversee smooth daily routines and an engaging, safe learning environment
- Manage recruitment, inductions, and team retention
- Monitor quality and implement continuous improvement plans
- Report to senior leadership (reporting to Karen Turner) and contribute to wider organisational goals
Requirements
- Proven leadership experience within early years education, ideally in a managerial role (2 years)
- Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (full & relevant)
- Paediatric First Aid certification (12 hours) and a commitment to maintain it
- Up-to-date safeguarding knowledge (or willingness to refresh)
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- A genuine passion for early years education and team development
- Ability to lead by example with positivity, empathy, and professionalism
- Confidence in managing budgets, team, and operational procedures