Nursery Manager

Job description

Nursery Manager

Salary: Circa £45,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience

Location: Bedale, DL8 (on-site) – Must live within a commutable distance

Full Time, Permanent role

Benefits

Company pension

• Employee discount
• Company events
• Supportive and friendly working environment

Are you an experienced Early Years leader ready to lead a warm, close-knit nursery?

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Nursery Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our small, busy setting. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will oversee the team, maintain high standards of care and education, and ensure a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can truly thrive.

This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys being present on the floor, values teamwork and is confident taking overall responsibility for the nursery.

About the role

As Nursery Manager, you will have overall responsibility for leadership, compliance and practice within the setting. Your duties will include:

• Leading the daily operational running of the nursery, ensuring full compliance with all regulatory requirements and best practice
• Overseeing, motivating and supporting a small team of childcare professionals
• Managing staff development, supervision, performance and training
• Building strong, positive relationships with parents and carers through clear communication and engagement
• Ensuring the nursery environment is safe, clean, welcoming and well organised
• Monitoring children’s progress through observations, assessments and planning
• Managing resources, supplies and budgets effectively
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and care at all times

What we are looking for

• A full and relevant childcare qualification (Level 3 or above)
• Proven management experience within a nursery setting
• Strong understanding of early years principles and child development
• A caring, calm and professional approach
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
• The ability to inspire staff and foster a positive, collaborative team culture
• A genuine passion for supporting young children and their families
• Enhanced DBS required
• Early childhood education experience essential

We look forward to hearing from passionate and dedicated individuals ready to take on this role.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bedale

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-03-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English