Salary
💰 £39,520 - £60,008 per year
About the role
- Leading and managing all aspects of nursery operations, including team deployment/ rotas, budgets, and compliance
- Driving the delivery of our play-based N Curriculum, ensuring every child thrives
- Developing and inspiring your team through coaching, training, and performance management
- Building strong partnerships with families and the local community
- Ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements are met
- Overseeing smooth daily routines and an engaging, safe learning environment
- Managing recruitment, inductions, and team retention
- Monitoring quality and implementing continuous improvement plans
- Reporting to senior leadership and contributing 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