Nursery Manager / Deputy Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nursery Manager / Deputy Manager to join a well-established early-year provider, committed to creating a safe, nurturing and development-focused environment for young children whilst supporting families and carers.

As a Nursery Manager / Deputy Manager, you will lead nursery operations, oversee staff, ensure compliance, and maintain high standards of childcare provision.

This full-time role offers salary range of £40,000 - £45,000 and benefits.

You will have minimum 1 year of experience working as a Nursery Manager or 2 years of experience working as a Deputy Manager

You will be responsible for:

? Leading and supporting the nursery team, ensuring consistent high-quality practice.
? Overseeing day-to-day operations, including staffing rotas and operational planning.
? Ensuring funding hours are accurately recorded and processed through relevant systems.
? Creating a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment for children's development.
? Communicating with parents and carers regarding progress, wellbeing and updates.
? Ensuring full compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory requirements.
? Managing key administrative duties including records, audits, and payroll submissions.


Essential Requirements

About You

? Previous experience as a Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, Early Years Manager, Childcare Manager or in a similar early years leadership role
? Background working directly with children and understanding of child development principles.
? Level 3 Childcare qualification.
? Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and childcare regulations.


Experience:

? Minimum 1 year of experience working as a Nursery Manager OR Minimum 2 years of experience working as a Deputy Manager.


What's on offer:

? Competitive salary
? Bereavement leave
? Company events
? Referral programme
? Health & wellbeing programme


Apply now for this exceptional Nursery Manager opp