Nursery Manager
N Family Club
Salary
💰 £44,720 - £63,440 per year
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Lead the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring a safe, inspiring and nurturing environment
- Lead and manage nursery operations including team deployment/rotas, budgets and regulatory compliance
- Drive delivery of the play-based N Curriculum to ensure every child thrives
- Develop and inspire the team through coaching, training and performance management
- Build strong partnerships with families and the local community
- Ensure 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 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 commitment to maintain it
- Up-to-date safeguarding knowledge (or willingness to refresh)
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- 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
